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Meaning of let on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, on.
to reveal or indicate, especially unintentionally or against one's wishes
idiomatic

Examples

“The bus is full now. I can't let any more people on.”

“I tried not to let on that I had already guessed the answer.”

“He's more self-centered than he lets on.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

let one go let one loose let one off let one rip let one's guard down let one's hair down