Turn (someone or something) loose In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "turn (someone or something) loose", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-06-08 12:06

Meaning of Turn (someone or something) loose

Synonyms:

get out from under (someone or something) , let out , set free

Turn (someone or something) loose American British phrasal verb informal

The verb "turn" can be substituted for "let" or "set". 

Used to let someone or something go free or be able to do what they want; to free someone or something from the control or the power of somebody else

The farmer turned the buffalo loose in the field.

After the slave was turned loose, he went back to his hometown.

After healing the bird, they will turn it loose.

Other phrases about:

a man's home is his castle

someone believe that they are allowed to do whatever they want in their own home

get something off your chest
Speak out the problem
discharge (someone or something) from (something)

1. To officially allow somebody to leave a place

2. To remove someone from their job

3. To shoot bullet(s) from a gun

let it all hang out

To act freely without being self-conscious or concerned about what others think of you.
 

free gratis and for nothing

Completely free

Grammar and Usage of Turn (someone or something) loose

Verb Forms

  • turns (someone or something) loose
  • turning (someone or something) loose
  • turned (someone or something) loose

The verb "turn" should be conjugated according to its tense.

More examples:

The kidnappers had turned the boy loose in a deserted place.

Origin of Turn (someone or something) loose

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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