phrasal verb🧩 phrasal verb
let down
to disappoint someone
What it means
To disappoint someone by failing to do what you promised or what they expected. It can also literally mean to lower something, or to lengthen a piece of clothing.
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Examples
- I'm sorry I let you down; I promise it won't happen again.
- She felt let down when none of her friends remembered her birthday.
- Don't let me down this time; I really need your help with the project.
- He let down the rope so his friend could climb up to the window.
Where it comes from
Separable: 'let him down' or 'let down the team'. The related noun 'letdown' means a disappointing experience and is common in everyday speech.
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