let loose
idiom
1
: to allow (someone or something) to move or go freely
He let the dogs loose in the courtyard.
cattle let loose to graze on the green fields
—often used figurativelya director who's willing to let her actors loose to interpret their roles however they see fit
how to stop the violence that has been let loose on the city
2
: to produce (something, such as a cry) in a sudden and forceful way
The crowd let loose an enormous groan when the pass was intercepted.
She let loose (with) a scream.
Examples of let loose in a Sentence
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Her hair, which had been tied up earlier in the day, was was let loose and styled with a flawless blow-out.
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Valentine Servant-Ulgu, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2024
While the draining of reservoirs let loose heavy loads of sediment, there are also areas where piles of sand, gravel and clay lie up to 15 feet deep beside tributary streams.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The raucous event was an excuse to truly let loose, often in a violent way.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
Following the San Francisco 49ers overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in February, McCaffrey let loose with his fiancée and fellow players in Cabo San Lucas.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
There’s a handful of onboard entertainment offerings, including live shows and music, plus the line’s signature White Night, where guests can eat, drink, and let loose in their best white outfits.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
Minnesota controlled the game from the outset and seemingly never let loose of its grasp.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2024
Fortunately, the designers in Auburn Hills are being let loose again.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Then, Swift really let loose in a new Jumbotron clip shared by the NFL's official TikTok account.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2024
Valentine Servant-Ulgu, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2024
While the draining of reservoirs let loose heavy loads of sediment, there are also areas where piles of sand, gravel and clay lie up to 15 feet deep beside tributary streams.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The raucous event was an excuse to truly let loose, often in a violent way.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
Following the San Francisco 49ers overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in February, McCaffrey let loose with his fiancée and fellow players in Cabo San Lucas.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
There’s a handful of onboard entertainment offerings, including live shows and music, plus the line’s signature White Night, where guests can eat, drink, and let loose in their best white outfits.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
Minnesota controlled the game from the outset and seemingly never let loose of its grasp.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2024
Fortunately, the designers in Auburn Hills are being let loose again.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Then, Swift really let loose in a new Jumbotron clip shared by the NFL's official TikTok account.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Let loose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20loose. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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