View synonyms for let off

let off

verb

also preposition to allow to disembark or leave
to explode or fire (a bomb, gun, etc)
also preposition to excuse from (work or other responsibilities)
I'll let you off for a week
to allow to get away without the expected punishment, work, etc
to let (accommodation) in portions
to release (liquid, air, etc)
See steam
let off steam
let off steam See steam
let someone off with
let someone off with to give (a light punishment) to someone

I was once trying a new pattern revolver, and made a very bad shot, although I knew I had let-off well.

Of the value of the accomplishment of reading, as a let-off to parents and guardians, it would be impossible to speak too highly.

They were now gathering their pence and having a let-off for their long pent-up gossip.

"That's a let-off anyhow," said Betty to herself, and she propped up a Stevenson against the tea-pot.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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