Let+off
11let-off — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: let off 1. : an act or instance of letting off spend the rest of his life in gaol, and a damned lucky let off it is for him Ngaio Marsh specifically : neglect of a chance to dismiss or score against an opponent …
12let off — 1) PHRASAL VERB If someone in authority lets you off a task or duty, they give you permission not to do it. [mainly BRIT] [V n P n/ ing] The theatre management kindly let me off a couple of performances to go to Yorkshire... [V n P n/ ing] I… …
13let off — v. (D; tr.) ( to release ) to let off with (he was let off with a small fine) * * * [ let ɒf] (D;tr.) ( to release ) to let offwith (he was let off with a small fine) …
14let off — verb a) To cause to explode Stand back when you let off fireworks. b) To forgive and not punish The boss let me off for breaking the office window, when in theory she could have fined me about 30 dollars for the break …
15let off — to fart A shortened form of let off wind rather than from the firing of a gun: He keeps letting off, she repeated in a whisper... I think it s because he s scared. (L. Thomas, 1986) To let fly implies a more violent, noisier, release …
16let-off — noun An escape from punishment. The accused received a suspended sentence, which many saw as a let off …
17let off — phr verb Let off is used with these nouns as the object: ↑brake, ↑firework, ↑passenger …
18let off — discharge (a gun), explode The children let off many firecrackers during the festival …
19let off — Verb. To break wind, to fart . Shortening of let off wind …
20let\ off\ steam — • let off steam • blow off steam v. phr. 1. To let or make steam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steam because the pressure was too high. 2. informal To get rid of physical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be… …
