Let-out
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Let-out is a noun meaning The act or an instance of releasing or letting out something.
Meaning
The act or an instance of releasing or letting out something.
More Meanings
- (idiomatic, chiefly UK, Ireland) An opportunity to avoid or escape from a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example Sentences
“I just want you to know that this whole Missteps thing has nothing to do with me or any of my staff.” A let-out of breath. “I don't know who it is, but it sounds like that letter to the editor from back when you were playing? […]”
It has of course the brilliant let-out that it does not seek to prove that its statements are true, but only that they are “verifiable”. This principle is relatively weak: Wikipedists are supposed to be able to source their remarks.
Word Forms
- let-outs
- letout
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include releasing, releasement, discharge, unbinding, issue, freeing.
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