to let somebody or something loose
01
to allow someone to be completely free to do whatever they want
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Idiom
例子
The chef was let loose in the kitchen, given full creative freedom to experiment with new flavors and techniques.
02
to free a person or an animal from imprisonment
例子
Due to a lack of evidence, the suspects were let loose by police.
to let loose something
01
to make a loud or sudden remark
例子
Huge floating factories as big as ocean-going vessels, spewing diesel smoke and letting loose a noise that carried for miles.
02
to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives
Idiom
Informal例子
The artillery unit prepared to let loose a relentless barrage of cannon fire on the opposing forces.
to let loose
01
to behave freely and enjoying oneself without restraints
Dialect
British
British
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例子
It's a love song and deals with letting loose, regardless how hard it is.
