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Meaning of let on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch verplappern
Gàidhlig leig air
Українська похвалитися

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.
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See also

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

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