- let off
- vt(bomb) hochgehen lassen, (person) laufen lassen
English-German mini dictionary. 2015.
English-German mini dictionary. 2015.
Let-off — (l[e^]t [o^]f ; 115), n. (Mach.) A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
let off — index absolve, acquit, acquitted, cast (throw), clear, excuse, palliate (excuse) … Law dictionary
let off — {v.} 1. To discharge (a gun); explode; fire. * /Willie accidentally let off his father s shotgun and made a hole in the wall./ Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE(2). 2. To permit to go or escape; excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. * /Two boys were … Dictionary of American idioms
let off — {v.} 1. To discharge (a gun); explode; fire. * /Willie accidentally let off his father s shotgun and made a hole in the wall./ Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE(2). 2. To permit to go or escape; excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. * /Two boys were … Dictionary of American idioms
let\ off — v 1. To discharge (a gun); explode; fire. Willie accidentally let off his father s shotgun and made a hole in the wall. Syn.: go off, let loose(2) 2. To permit to go or escape; excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. Two boys were caught… … Словарь американских идиом
let off — 1) PHRASAL VERB If someone in authority lets you off a task or duty, they give you permission not to do it. [mainly BRIT] [V n P n/ ing] The theatre management kindly let me off a couple of performances to go to Yorkshire... [V n P n/ ing] I… … English dictionary
let off — v. (D; tr.) ( to release ) to let off with (he was let off with a small fine) * * * [ let ɒf] (D;tr.) ( to release ) to let offwith (he was let off with a small fine) … Combinatory dictionary
let off — verb a) To cause to explode Stand back when you let off fireworks. b) To forgive and not punish The boss let me off for breaking the office window, when in theory she could have fined me about 30 dollars for the break … Wiktionary
let-off — noun An escape from punishment. The accused received a suspended sentence, which many saw as a let off … Wiktionary
let off — phr verb Let off is used with these nouns as the object: ↑brake, ↑firework, ↑passenger … Collocations dictionary
let\ off\ steam — • let off steam • blow off steam v. phr. 1. To let or make steam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steam because the pressure was too high. 2. informal To get rid of physical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be… … Словарь американских идиом