An expression that means relax and celebrate. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240513 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
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.