Let (oneself) go In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "let (oneself) go", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-15 10:02

Meaning of Let (oneself) go

Let (oneself) go verb phrase

To act in a wild or uncontrolled way.

Yesterday I was as drunk as a skunk, and I let myself go fat the party.

Min apologized to Jack for letting herself go at his house last night.

To become careless or untidy in one's habits or appearance.

Mary has let herself go recently, and she doesn't even comb her hair regularly.

After breaking up with his boyfriend, Gina let herself go. She looks scruffy and slatternly!

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To behave in the way that is silly, stupid, or annoying

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To drink, laugh, etc. to a point that you cannot be sensible of your behaviour 
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To behave wildly, frequently as a result of excitement.

Grammar and Usage of Let (oneself) go

Verb Forms

  • to let (oneself) go
  • lets (oneself) go
  • letting (oneself) go

The verb "let" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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