let it happen

VERB

relent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce capitulate cave in come around comply ease off give in give up let go quit relax slacken soften subside

STRONG

drop ease ebb fall fold forbear melt moderate slow wane weaken yield

WEAK

be merciful change one's mind cool it cry uncle die away ease up on give quarter give some slack give way go along with go easy on have mercy have pity lay back lighten up mellow out say uncle show mercy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase worry

STRONG

advance ascend continue free rise

WEAK

build

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let it happen

He had returned two kickoffs for touchdowns against Hart coach Jake Goossen over the past two years, so Goossen was determined to not let it happen again.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

The jury accepted the prosecution case that Wilson knew "exactly what was coming" and was prepared to let it happen.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

So rather than worry about the weakness in Berkshire’s stock, investors should just let it happen — and be thankful.

From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026

We apologize for bringing arithmetic into this–we’ll try not to let it happen again.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

My mom called 911 while I sat there trying to look surprised about the whole thing, feeling like a cowardly loser for having let it happen.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

let it happen

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