The phrasal verb "let down" means to disappoint someone. Not fulfilling an expectation or promise can "let someone down."
The phrasal verb "let down" means to disappoint someone. Not fulfilling an expectation or promise can "let someone down."
| Phrasal Verb | let down |
|---|---|
| Definition | to disappoint |
| Examples | - You really let me down. Why didn't you call to say you couldn't help? - Many students work very hard because they don't want to let their parents down. |
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