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Hanuman_2000 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Let

Hello,

1. We were let go.

2. We were let to go.

These passive sentences are used with the verb "let".

which one is correct?

Is "to" allowed with the verb "let" in the passive form?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

We were let go means we were dismissed from employment. Is that what you are trying to say? We were let to go is not correct English.

— Pronunciationkaren

  • We were let go means we were dismissed from employment.
  • Is that what you are trying to say?
  • We were let to go is not correct English.
  • You could say we were allowed to go if that is what you mean.
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We were let go means we were dismissed from employment. Is that what you are trying to say?

We were let to go is not correct English. You could say we were allowed to go if that is what you mean.
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