Let loose
verb phrase
To allow or cause to act freely or do as one pleases.
The teacher decided to let loose the children after a long day of studying.
Often appears as...
- let loose the dogs
- let loose chaos
verb phrase
To behave in a relaxed or uninhibited way.
At the party, everyone let loose and had a great time.
Often appears as...
- let loose on the dance floor
- let loose with friends
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To express (an emotion, energy, etc.) freely or forcefully.
After winning the game, he let loose a scream of joy.
Often appears as...
- let loose a cry
- let loose anger
verb phrase
To make a sudden attack or assault (on someone or something).
The military let loose a barrage of missiles on the enemy position.
Often appears as...
- let loose an attack
- let loose a barrage
Usage tips
Aggressive
verb phrase
To allow or cause to act freely or do as one pleases.
The teacher decided to let loose the children after a long day of studying.
Often appears as...
- let loose the dogs
- let loose chaos
verb phrase
To behave in a relaxed or uninhibited way.
At the party, everyone let loose and had a great time.
Often appears as...
- let loose on the dance floor
- let loose with friends
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To express (an emotion, energy, etc.) freely or forcefully.
After winning the game, he let loose a scream of joy.
Often appears as...
- let loose a cry
- let loose anger
verb phrase
To make a sudden attack or assault (on someone or something).
The military let loose a barrage of missiles on the enemy position.
Often appears as...
- let loose an attack
- let loose a barrage
Usage tips
Aggressive
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Context
Often used to describe a beneficial or happy scenario where control is released.
After the exams, we can let loose and celebrate.
Pro Tip 2/2Controlled Freedom
Implies giving freedom within limits, not complete anarchy.
On Fridays, we let loose by having a creative hour at work.
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Context
Often used to describe a beneficial or happy scenario where control is released.
After the exams, we can let loose and celebrate.
Pro Tip 2/2Controlled Freedom
Implies giving freedom within limits, not complete anarchy.
On Fridays, we let loose by having a creative hour at work.
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Context
Often used to describe a beneficial or happy scenario where control is released.
After the exams, we can let loose and celebrate.
Pro Tip 2/2Controlled Freedom
Implies giving freedom within limits, not complete anarchy.
On Fridays, we let loose by having a creative hour at work.
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