Let somebody/something go

phrasal verb

To allow or permit something or someone to be free or to stop keeping hold of something.

When the police found out that they had the wrong person, they had to let him go.
Visual representation of "let somebody/something go" - To allow or permit something or someone to be free or to stop keeping hold of something.

Often appears as...

  • let the cat go
  • lets the balloon go
phrasal verb

To abolish, fire or sack someone from his or her job.

Due to budget cuts, the company had to let some employees go.
Visual representation of "let somebody/something go" - To abolish, fire or sack someone from his or her job.

Often appears as...

  • let an employee go
  • let the manager go
phrasal verb

To intentionally un-remember or forget about something, such as a past event, mistake, or problem.

She decided it was best to let go of her past and focus on the future.
Visual representation of "let somebody/something go" - To intentionally un-remember or forget about something, such as a past event, mistake, or problem.

Often appears as...

  • let the past go
  • let the issues go
phrasal verb

To sell something usually at a reduced price.

He let the car go for less than it was worth as he needed the money.
Visual representation of "let somebody/something go" - To sell something usually at a reduced price.

Often appears as...

  • let the car go
  • let the house go
phrasal verb

To allow or permit something or someone to be free or to stop keeping hold of something.

When the police found out that they had the wrong person, they had to let him go.
Visual representation of "let somebody/something go" - To allow or permit something or someone to be free or to stop keeping hold of something.

Often appears as...

  • let the cat go
  • lets the balloon go
phrasal verb

To abolish, fire or sack someone from his or her job.

Due to budget cuts, the company had to let some employees go.
Visual representation of "let somebody/something go" - To abolish, fire or sack someone from his or her job.

Often appears as...

  • let an employee go
  • let the manager go
phrasal verb

To intentionally un-remember or forget about something, such as a past event, mistake, or problem.

She decided it was best to let go of her past and focus on the future.
Visual representation of "let somebody/something go" - To intentionally un-remember or forget about something, such as a past event, mistake, or problem.

Often appears as...

  • let the past go
  • let the issues go
phrasal verb

To sell something usually at a reduced price.

He let the car go for less than it was worth as he needed the money.
Visual representation of "let somebody/something go" - To sell something usually at a reduced price.

Often appears as...

  • let the car go
  • let the house go
Definition 1 of 4
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Physical Release

Often used when physically holding something and then stopping.

Illustration for Physical Release
He finally let the bird go, and it flew away.
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Emotive Context

Can imply sadness or reluctance, especially regarding emotional attachment to the released object or person.

Illustration for Emotive Context
After her daughter grew up, it was hard to let her go.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Release

Often used when physically holding something and then stopping.

Illustration for Physical Release
He finally let the bird go, and it flew away.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Emotive Context

Can imply sadness or reluctance, especially regarding emotional attachment to the released object or person.

Illustration for Emotive Context
After her daughter grew up, it was hard to let her go.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Release

Often used when physically holding something and then stopping.

Illustration for Physical Release
He finally let the bird go, and it flew away.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Emotive Context

Can imply sadness or reluctance, especially regarding emotional attachment to the released object or person.

Illustration for Emotive Context
After her daughter grew up, it was hard to let her go.
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