Let somebody/something drop

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Subtle Hint

Can imply agreement to disagree or avoidance of conflict.

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The debate was going nowhere, so he nodded and let it drop.

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Relationship Sensitivity

Use it to show tact or sensitivity to others' feelings in conversations.

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Seeing her tears, I let the subject drop immediately.

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Conversation Transition

It helps smoothly transition away from an unwanted topic.

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We let the topic drop and started discussing our weekend plans.

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