Let in on

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phrasal verb

To allow someone to share a piece of knowledge or information.

I was let in on the secret about their marriage proposal.
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Often appears as...

  • let him/her in on
  • let them/it in on

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Idiomatic

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Sharing Secrets

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

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Finally, my siblings let me in on their surprise party plans for our parents.
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Trust Implication

Implies a level of trust towards the person being informed.

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My mentor let me in on his methods only after I earned his trust.
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Exclusive Information

Suggests that the information is exclusive or limited to certain people.

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