Let it drop In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "let it drop", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-23 02:11

Meaning of Let it drop

Synonyms:

drop it/the subject , let it lie/rest

Let it drop phrase

To stop talking about or considering something.

 

 

 

I don't want to talk about my ex anymore! Let it drop!

The matter has already been settled successfully, so just let it drop.

To unintentionally make important or confidential information known to others.
 

He let it drop that we had prepared her a surprise birthday party.

He let it drop that who his accomplice was.

Other phrases about:

get something off your chest
Speak out the problem
to let the cat out of the bag

To let a secret out by accident

have a loose tongue

To talk freely and unintentionally disclose private information or secret to others

tip (one's) hand

To accidentally reveal what you are going to do or what you believe

give (oneself) away

To reveal, usually in an unintentional way

Grammar and Usage of Let it drop

Verb Forms

  • letting it drop

The verb "let" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Let it drop

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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