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Teal lime Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Let loose with someone

What does "to let loose with someone" mean?

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Please give examples of where you have seen this expression used. Are you sure you don't mean "to be let loose with someone"?

  • Please give examples of where you have seen this expression used.
  • Are you sure you don't mean "to be let loose with someone"?
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Please give examples of where you have seen this expression used.

Are you sure you don't mean "to be let loose with someone"?

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teal lime "to let loose with someone"

The American expression can mean to suddenly lose control of yourself from anger, annoyance or frustration and start browbeating someone. Usually "on", not "with" is used. See entry #2.

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"let loose with" isn't usually followed by the name of a person; it's usually followed by a noun phrase that references sound, often words.

let loose with:

a loud cheer
a verbal volley
a stream of nonsense
a blood-curdling scream
some uncharacteristic hyperbole
some colorful language
hilarious comments
a profane tirade
hearty boos
the horn
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