You won the lottery, just let that sink in.
let that sink in
idiomUsed to urge someone to take ample time to fully process or comprehend a surprising, shocking, or impactful statement.
The news of the sudden company merger was shocking, so the manager paused to let that sink in.
After the professor revealed the revolutionary discovery, he remained silent for a moment to let that sink in before continuing his lecture.
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buy to let
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it
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don't let the door hit you on the way out
Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.
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everything and the kitchen sink
Alternative form of everything but the kitchen sink.
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everything but the kitchen sink
Almost everything, whether needed or not.
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let a sleeping dog lie
Alternative form of let sleeping dogs lie.
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let bygones be bygones
To disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence (when dealing with another individual).
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let crazy stick its dick in you
To have sex with a male deemed insane.
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let down
To disappoint; to betray or fail somebody.