The English We Speak: Let loose

我们说的英语:释放

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2024-05-14

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  • Welcome to the English we speak.

  • I'm Beth.

  • And I'm fei fei.

  • We have an expression that means relax and often celebrate, particularly after a time of stress or pressure.

  • And the phrase is let loose.

  • Loose is the opposite of tight.

  • So let loose.

  • Beth, can you give us an example?

  • Yes.

  • Well, Fei Fei, I know you've been training for a marathon recently, and you've been eating very healthily, but I imagine that once the run is done, you will let loose and maybe have some unhealthy food.

  • Absolutely.

  • I've been craving chocolate, but I haven't had any for a few months.

  • And speaking of food, I recently worked with some actors, and after we wrapped on filming, we all let loose and celebrated by ordering pizzas.

  • Oh, don't talk about pizza.

  • I haven't had one for ages.

  • Sorry.

  • Okay, let's hear some more examples.

  • After his exams were done, he could finally celebrate and let loose.

  • You always dress so smartly.

  • Let loose jeans are much comfier than those suit trousers.