Fixed expressions

Idioms

English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.

Idioms containing let, including its inflections. Clear word filter

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5 idioms

let the cat out of the bag

CEFR B1

To reveal a secret, usually by mistake.

Informal

all hell broke loose

CEFR B2

a situation suddenly became extremely noisy, chaotic, or violent

Informal

Matching variant: All hell let loose

let your hair down

CEFR B2

To relax completely and enjoy yourself without worrying about behaving formally.

Informal

let it all hang out

CEFR C1

behave freely without hiding your feelings or worrying about restraint

Informal

let the cat among the pigeons

CEFR C1

To say or do something that causes sudden trouble or excitement.

Informal

Idioms

let the cat out of the bag

all hell broke loose

let your hair down

let it all hang out

let the cat among the pigeons

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