to let somebody or something loose
to let somebody or something loose
01
to allow someone to be completely free to do whatever they want
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Idiom
Exempel
The students were let loose in the library, encouraged to explore various books and topics of their interest.
02
to free a person or an animal from imprisonment
Exempel
He let the dogs loose in the courtyard.
to let loose something
01
to make a loud or sudden remark
Exempel
She let loose a stream of abuse.
02
to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives
Idiom
InformalExempel
The warships at sea readied their cannons to let loose a devastating broadside on the enemy fleet.
to let loose
01
to behave freely and enjoying oneself without restraints
Dialect
British
British
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Exempel
Teenagers need a place to let loose.
