let on

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on

Meanings

1

Reveal a secret

Why “on”? The connection starts. The machine, light, or device begins working.

Don't let on that I told you.
Don't reveal that I told you.
Don't let on that we saw the gift.
Don't reveal that we saw the gift.

Don't confuse with

let onlet in

Let on means reveal a secret. Let in means allow someone to enter.

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