Meaning of let rip | Babel Free
Definitions
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To unleash, let loose, uncork; to allow (something) to happen or proceed without restraint. informal, transitive
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To utter or release without restraint. intransitive, usually
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To fart. intransitive, slang
Examples
“When she heard the news, she let rip a tirade heard throughout the office.”
“Ok, it’s all clear. Let ’er rip.”
“He let rip a fart that emptied the elevator at the next floor.”
“Now is the time for a bully trip, So shake her up and let her rip!”
“Near-synonym: let loose”
“She let rip with a tirade everyone heard.”
“She let rip about Mary’s flirting with Lizzie’s boyfriend.”
“I would also urge you never to let rip within 50 metres of your mother-in-law”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.