Let in on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

LET-in-on

UK

lˈɛt/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn

LET-in-on

Definition

To share a secret or private information with someone, usually something not known by many people.

Usage & Nuances

Informal phrasal verb; 'let someone in on' must be followed by the thing shared (usually a secret or plan). Often used in the context of exclusive information. Don't confuse with 'let in' (physically allow entry). Common in spoken English.

• Spanish: revelar - contar (un secreto)
• Portuguese (BR): contar (um segredo) - revelar
• Portuguese (PT): contar (um segredo) - revelar
• Chinese (Simplified): 透露（秘密） - 告知（内情）
• Chinese (Traditional): 透露（祕密） - 告知（內情）
• Hindi: राज़ बताना - साझा करना
• Arabic: إفشاء (سر) - إخبار (بأمر خاص)
• Bengali: গোপন কিছু বলা - ভাগ করে নেওয়া (গোপনীয়/ব্যক্তিগত তথ্য)
• Russian: посвятить (в секрет) - поделиться секретом
• Japanese: 打ち明ける - 教える（秘密・内緒話）
• Vietnamese: bật mí - tiết lộ (bí mật/điều riêng tư)
• Korean: 귀띔하다 - (비밀을) 알려주다
• Turkish: sırrını paylaşmak - sır vermek
• Urdu: راز میں شریک کرنا - بھیدی بنانا
• Indonesian: membocorkan - membagikan rahasia

Example Sentences

I want to let you in on a little secret.

basic

She finally let me in on her plans for the weekend.

basic

Can you let me in on what’s happening?

basic

They didn’t let us in on the surprise until the last minute.

natural

If you promise not to tell, I’ll let you in on a big secret.

natural

Everyone else knows—why wasn’t I let in on this?

natural