Meaning of let fly | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To strike or release a projectile with great force.
   idiomatic, intransitive
2. To unleash an angry outburst.
   figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“One evening when it was barely even dusk a sentry let⟳ fly⟳ at me from a distance of twenty yards; but he missed me by a yard—goodness knows how many times the Spanish standard of marksmanship has saved my life.”

“Norwich were back on level terms through an equally stunning finish⟳ by Morison in the 53rd minute, the former Millwall player letting fly⟳ from the edge of the area after being teed-up by Leon Barnett.”

“This time there was an English element as Ainsley Maitland-Niles let⟳ fly⟳ with cross-shot that fizzed to Nicolas Tagliafico at the far post⟳.”

“She was furious and let⟳ fly⟳ at him with a string of obscenities.”

“Rosemary peeled off Sloane Square, Hartnell, decorations-will-be-worn, fog primroses, crumpets by the fire, and let⟳ fly⟳ vulgarly at Vythilingam.”

“Jammed onto a narrow, steep sidewalk, police barricades all around, we march⟳ with placards, drums, and angry spirit: "The Moral Majority, cops and Klan. Work⟳ together hand in hand." — helmeted tac squad on horses, Hondas, facing us on Powell Street, itching to wield their billy clubs, waiting for any excuse⟳ to let⟳ fly⟳.”

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