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

Idioms Informal Neutral Formal

8 idioms

let the cat out of the bag

CEFR B1

To reveal a secret, usually by mistake.

Informal

live and let live

CEFR B1

to accept other people's choices without trying to control them

Neutral

all hell broke loose

CEFR B2

a situation suddenly became extremely noisy, chaotic, or violent

Informal

Matching variant: All hell let loose

let the dust settle

CEFR B2

To wait until a confusing or troubled situation becomes calm before acting.

Neutral

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

let the chips fall where they may

CEFR C1

accept whatever consequences follow from an action

Neutral

Idioms

let the cat out of the bag

live and let live

all hell broke loose

let the dust settle

let your hair down

let it all hang out

let the cat among the pigeons

let the chips fall where they may

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