Let on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LET-on, LET-ahn, LET-awn
lˈɛt/ /ˈɒn
LET-on
Definition
To reveal or show something, especially a secret, or to pretend or give the impression about something.
Usage & Nuances
'Let on' is informal, often used when someone hides information or doesn't want to admit something. Common in negative sentences ('not let on'), or with what/that clauses ('let on that...'). Not literal; do not confuse with 'let in' or 'let out'.
Spanish: revelar - mostrar - dar a entenderPortuguese (BR): revelar - dar a entender - mostrarPortuguese (PT): revelar - dar a entender - mostrarChinese (Simplified): 透露 - 表露Chinese (Traditional): 透露 - 表露Hindi: प्रकट करना - जाहिर करनाArabic: يفشي - يكشف - يظهرBengali: ফাঁস করা - প্রকাশ করা (গোপন কথা)Russian: выдавать (секрет) - показывать (что-то скрытое) - намекатьJapanese: ばらす - 打ち明けるVietnamese: tiết lộ - để lộKorean: 드러내다 - 내색하다Turkish: belli etmek - açığa vurmak - ağzından kaçırmakUrdu: ظاہر کرنا - راز کھولناIndonesian: membocorkan - menunjukkan (rahasia)
Example Sentences
He didn't let on about the surprise party.
basic
Please don't let on that you know my secret.
basic
She tried not to let on that she was nervous.
basic
They knew the truth but didn't let on during the meeting.
natural
I acted calm and didn't let on that I was shocked.
natural
If you know what's going on, just don't let on yet.
natural