let off

Example Sentences

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Mawuli’s kicking a ball around the compound, letting off steam after school as usual.

From Literature

The old rock seemed to say that Mount St. Helens was simply letting off steam, not preparing to blow its top.

From Literature

Lapaseotes was threatened with a $92,000 fine before she corrected the paperwork issue and was let off with a warning.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gene looks her way and the pressure on my chest lets off just enough for me to scramble away to the side.

From Literature

Flares were let off, ticker tape flickered in the air and a stunning tifo rose from the terraces with an accompanying banner reading "For my town, for my club".

From BBC