let on

rivelare, lasciar trapelare

Mostrare o raccontare qualcosa che si preferirebbe tenere segreto.

In inglese semplice: To show or tell something that you would prefer to keep secret.

• Do not let on that you know.
• She was upset but never let on.
• He let on about the secret by mistake.

Come si usa: let on that… (She never let on that she was afraid.); let on about something (He did not let on about the surprise.)

Sinonimi: reveal, disclose, give away

Contrari: conceal

Espressioni comuni: let on about something, never let on

far salire

Permettere a qualcuno di salire su un autobus, treno, imbarcazione o veicolo simile.

In inglese semplice: To allow someone to board a bus, train, boat, or similar vehicle.

• Please let me on.
• The driver let two more passengers on.
• Will they let us on without tickets?

Come si usa: let someone on something (The driver let us on the bus.)

Sinonimi: allow aboard

Espressioni comuni: let someone on, let passengers on