learnersdictionary.com • She grabbed my hand and refused to let go. • He let the rope go. || Often used figuratively: When a child grows up and moves away from home, it can be hard for parents to let go. • I know she disappointed you, but you need to let the past go and move on with your life. • You need to let go of the past. • She felt she had been treated wrongly, and she wasn't willing to let it go. You're late. • I'll let it go this time, but it had better not happen again. • The car is probably worth a lot more, but she agreed to let it go for five thousand dollars.); to abandon self-restraint (: let fly • He spoke in clipped sentences, as if fearful of letting go.

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let someone go

génér.

to allow someone who is being held as a slave, prisoner, etc. to be free (They let the prisoner go.

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let oneself go

génér.

to behave in a very free and open way (He really lets go when he's out partying with his friends.

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: 63 phrases, 12 sujets

Agriculture	2
Chimie	2
Construction	2
Figuratif	3
Général	40
Informel	3
Isolement	3
Lutte	1
Radiobiologie	2
Sport de tir	1
Transport	1
Voile	3