Pronunciation: /lɛt drɑp/
noun an act of letting something fall or be dropped
A1 I accidentally let drop my phone on the floor.
A2 She let drop the glass and it shattered into pieces.
B1 The teacher let drop a hint about the upcoming test.
B2 He let drop some important information during the meeting.
C1 The politician strategically let drop a controversial statement.
C2 The spy let drop classified information during the interrogation.
verb to allow or cause something to fall or be dropped
A1 Please let drop the pencil on the floor.
A2 I accidentally let drop my phone in the pool.
B1 The waiter let drop a plate of food while serving.
B2 The detective let drop a clue about the suspect's whereabouts.
C1 The politician strategically let drop information to the press.
C2 The artist let drop hints about their upcoming exhibition.
formal The witness was hesitant to let drop any details about the ongoing investigation.
informal I can't believe she let drop that secret about her new job!
slang I promised not to let drop the news about the surprise party.
figurative She carefully crafted her words, ensuring not to let drop any hints about her true feelings.
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