let on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Reveal a secret
Why “on”? Hidden information becomes known.
“Don't let on that I told you.”
“Maya knew about the surprise but never let on.”
Don't confuse with
Let on means reveal a secret. Let in means allow someone to enter.
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“Don't let on that I told you.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
let in
A contrast learners often mix up
Allow someone to enter
let down
Same base verb: let
Disappoint someone by failing to keep a promise; Lower something carefully; Deflate a tyre or balloon by releasing air
let into
Same base verb: let
Allow someone or something to enter a place
let off
Same base verb: let
Not punish someone, despite a wrongdoing
let out
Same base verb: let
Allow someone or something to leave
let up
Same base verb: let
Become less intense or stop
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