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Wholegrain Posted 18 years ago
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I am a hipper than I let on

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Hi, 'To be hip' means to be completely aware of and committed to popular modern trends/fashions/styles/ideas. 'To let on' means 'to let other people be aware of', 'to reveal to other people'. eg He didn't let on that it was his birthday.

— Clive

  • Hi, 'To be hip' means to be completely aware of and committed to popular modern trends/fashions/styles/ideas.
  • 'To let on' means 'to let other people be aware of', 'to reveal to other people'.
  • eg He didn't let on that it was his birthday.
  • Clive
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Hi,

'To be hip' means to be completely aware of and committed to popular modern trends/fashions/styles/ideas.

'To let on' means 'to let other people be aware of', 'to reveal to other people'.
eg He didn't let on that it was his birthday.

Clive
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