let loose

Definitions

1. 1

   To free

   To free; to release from restraint.

   • Near-synonyms: loose (verb), unleash, set loose; let rip
   • I can imagine the man . . . prepared to oppress rival firms, overthrow inconvenient monarchs, and let loose the dogs of war.
   • May God's curse rest upon the arrogant men and the unholy ambitions which let loose this horror upon humanity!
2. 2

   To shout, make a loud sound, or perform a sudden, vehement action

   To shout, make a loud sound, or perform a sudden, vehement action; to behave in a raucous, frenzied manner.

   • Near-synonyms: explode, go ape, holler, vociferate, let rip
   • He set his teeth, and let loose with a fury before which nothing could stand; and Maurice was forced back step by step until he was almost up with the wall.
   • Thus encouraged, the Tijuana Brass let loose with its patented version of The Lonely Bull.
3. 3

   To break wind.

   • Near-synonyms: let rip; see also Thesaurus:flatulate
   • Sorry for letting loose.

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