to let go
01
släppa, frigöra
to release one's grip on something
Intransitive: to let go | to let go of sth
Exempel
He reluctantly let go of the balloon, watching it float away into the sky.
Motvilligt släppte han ballongen och såg den flyga iväg in i skyn.
The child hesitated before finally letting go of the kite string.
Barnet tvekade innan det slutligen släppte drakens snöre.
02
avskeda, sparka
to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct
Transitive: to let go an employee
Exempel
The manager decided to let her go due to repeated policy violations.
Chefen beslutade att låta henne gå på grund av upprepade policyöverträdelser.
The employee was let go due to a series of policy violations.
Den anställde sparkades på grund av en serie policyöverträdelser.
03
slappna av, släppa taget
to free oneself from tension or anxiety and be more relaxed instead
Intransitive
Exempel
Engaging in a favorite hobby can be a way to let go and unwind after a challenging day.
Att engagera sig i en favorithobby kan vara ett sätt att släppa taget och koppla av efter en utmanande dag.
Meditation helps individuals let go, finding inner calmness.
Meditation hjälper individer att släppa taget, hitta inre lugn.
to let oneself go
01
to stop caring for one's physical appearance, hygiene, or mental well-being
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IdiomExempel
After losing her job, she began to let herself go and stopped exercising.
He let himself go during the stressful months, gaining weight and neglecting sleep.
02
to behave in a way one desires without worrying about other's opinions
IdiomExempel
She lets herself go and dances freely at the party, expressing her joy without concern for how others perceive her.
They let themselves go during the weekend getaway, enjoying leisurely activities, disconnecting from work, and prioritizing their relaxation.
