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let that sink in

idiom

Used to urge someone to take ample time to fully process or comprehend a surprising, shocking, or impactful statement.


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  1. 01

    buy to let

    To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    everything and the kitchen sink

    Alternative form of everything but the kitchen sink.

  4. 04

    everything but the kitchen sink

    Almost everything, whether needed or not.

  5. 05

    let a sleeping dog lie

    Alternative form of let sleeping dogs lie.

  6. 06

    let bygones be bygones

    To disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence (when dealing with another individual).

  7. 07

    let crazy stick its dick in you

    To have sex with a male deemed insane.

  8. 08

    let down

    To disappoint; to betray or fail somebody.

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