| Id | ESLPod_0679_WE_1032 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 679 |
| Episode Title | Getting a Makeover |
| Phrase | to let (oneself) go |
| Text | The phrase "to let (oneself) go," in this podcast, means to stop caring about one's physical appearance and stop worrying about whether one is beautiful: "After the birth of her twins, Meghan really let herself go." The phrase "to let (something) go" means to stop worry about something: "Yes, you lost some money, but it was just $20, so let it go!" The phrase "to let (someone) down" means to disappoint someone, or to do something that makes another person feel sad: "He apologized to his parents for having let them down." The phrase "to let (something) slip" means to share a secret accidentally: "I didn't mean to tell him, but somehow I just let it slip." Finally, the phrase "to let (someone) in on (something)" means to share a secret with someone or to let someone know what is happening: "Why did you let her in on our plans?" |
| Topics | Clothing + Grooming | Daily Life |
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