Meaning of let rip | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To unleash, let loose, uncork; to allow (something) to happen or proceed without restraint.
   informal, transitive
2. To utter or release without restraint.
   intransitive, usually
3. To fart.
   intransitive, slang

Equivalents

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”

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