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[letdown]  {n.}

A disappointment; a heartbreak.

[let down]  {v. phr.}

1. To allow to descend; lower.

Harry let the chain saw down on a rope and then climbed down himself.

2. To relax; stop trying so hard; take it easy.

The horse let down near the end of the race and lost.

* /The team let  […]

[let down easy]  {v. phr.}

To refuse or say no to (someone) in a pleasant manner; to tell bad news about a refusal or disappointment in a kindly way.

* /The teacher had to tell George that he had failed his college examinations, but she tried to let him  […]

[let down one's hair]

See: [LET ONE'S HAIR DOWN].

[let drop]  {v. phr.}

1. To cease to talk about; set aside; forget.

This is such an unpleasant subject that I suggest we let it drop for a few days.

2. To disclose; hint.

* /He unexpectedly let drop that he was resigning and joining another  […]

[let fall]

See: [LET DROP].

[let George do it]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To expect someone else to do the work or take the responsibility.

Many people expect to let George do it when they are on a committee.

Compare: [PASS THE BUCK].

[let go]  {v.}

1a. To stop holding something; loosen your hold; release.

The boy grabbed Jack's coat and would not let go.

- Often used with "of".

When the child let go of her mother's hand, she fell down.

Compare: [GIVE UP] (1a), [LET  […]

[let go hang]

See: [GO HANG].

[let go of]  {v. phr.}

To release one's grasp.