Let the side down In english explanation

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

author Mia Le calendar 2021-03-07 03:03

Meaning of Let the side down

Let the side down British Australia informal verb phrase

To embarrass or disappoint a group of people that you are part of by behaving badly or not doing well at something

Failing the final test made me feel like I let the side down.

Thanks for inviting me. However, I don't want to let the side down because of my bad swimming skill.

Don't feel like you let the side down. Come over and have fun with us.

Grammar and Usage of Let the side down

Verb Forms

  • lets the side down
  • letting the side down

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

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