| Id | ESLPod_0686_WE_1046 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 686 |
| Episode Title | Roles Within a Family |
| Phrase | to let on |
| Text | The phrase "to let on," in this podcast, means to let someone know something, or to give an indication of one's thoughts or feelings: "Even though her marriage was falling apart, she never let on at work, so none of her co-workers knew what was happening until she filed for divorce." The phrase "to let (someone) down" means to disappoint someone, usually by not doing something: "He was supposed to meet us here at 3:00 to help us move, but he really let us down." The phrase "to let (someone) down gently" means to give someone bad news in the nicest way possible: "When you break up with her, please let her down gently." Finally, the phrase "to let (one's) hair down" means to relax and have fun: "After working really hard for the past two months, we're all ready to take some vacation and let our hair down." |
| Topics | About You | Relationships + Family |
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