Let in on
phrasal verb
To allow someone to share a piece of knowledge or information.
I was let in on the secret about their marriage proposal.

Often appears as...
- let him/her in on
- let them/it in on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To allow someone to share a piece of knowledge or information.
I was let in on the secret about their marriage proposal.

Often appears as...
- let him/her in on
- let them/it in on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

Sharing Secrets
Used when someone is included in confidential knowledge that is not yet public.

Finally, my siblings let me in on their surprise party plans for our parents.
Trust Implication
Implies a level of trust towards the person being informed.

My mentor let me in on his methods only after I earned his trust.
Exclusive Information
Suggests that the information is exclusive or limited to certain people.

The director let me in on the upcoming changes before they were announced.
Sharing Secrets
Used when someone is included in confidential knowledge that is not yet public.

Finally, my siblings let me in on their surprise party plans for our parents.
Trust Implication
Implies a level of trust towards the person being informed.

My mentor let me in on his methods only after I earned his trust.
Exclusive Information
Suggests that the information is exclusive or limited to certain people.

The director let me in on the upcoming changes before they were announced.
Sharing Secrets
Used when someone is included in confidential knowledge that is not yet public.

Finally, my siblings let me in on their surprise party plans for our parents.
Trust Implication
Implies a level of trust towards the person being informed.

My mentor let me in on his methods only after I earned his trust.
Exclusive Information
Suggests that the information is exclusive or limited to certain people.

The director let me in on the upcoming changes before they were announced.
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