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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, on. / (idiomatic) to reveal or indicate, especially unintentionally or against one's wishes

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let on

Source Word

let on

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

意図せず、または望まぬ形で情報や感情を明かす / 隠れていた事実や意図を示す、表す

Please let on the heater while I'm out so the apartment doesn't freeze.

外出している間、アパートが凍らないように暖房をつけたままにしておいてください。

Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, on.

The bus is full now. I can't let any more people on.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) to reveal or indicate, especially unintentionally or against one's wishes

I tried not to let on that I had already guessed the answer.

lets on

（ present singular third-person ）

letting on

（ participle present ）

let on

（ participle past ）

let on

（ past ）