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idiom
let something slip
decir algo sin querer que se suponía debía ser secreto
Meaning
to say something unintentionally that was meant to be secret
Example
She **let it slip** that she was moving abroad.
phrasal-verb
let stress fade out
permitir que el estrés desaparezca o disminuya gradualmente
Meaning
to gradually allow stress to disappear or lessen
Example
After meditation, I could feel my worries **fade out** slowly.
phrasal-verb
let tension out
liberar el estrés o la presión acumulada
Meaning
to release built-up stress or pressure
Example
Exercise helps you **let tension out** after a tough day.
idiom
let the cat out of the bag
revelar un secreto accidentalmente
Meaning
to reveal a secret accidentally
Example
She **let the cat out of the bag** about the surprise party.
idiom
Let the dust settle
esperar hasta que una situación se calme y se aclare
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
Example
Before making any decisions, let's **let the dust settle** and see what happens.
phrasal-verb
let through
dejar que las emociones fluyan naturalmente sin resistirlas
Meaning
to allow emotions to pass naturally without resisting them
Example
It’s okay to **let through** your sadness and then move on.
phrasal-verb
let up
cuando el mal tiempo o la lluvia se vuelve menos fuerte o se detiene
Meaning
when bad weather or rain becomes less strong or stops
Example
The rain finally **let up** after hours of storm.
idiom
let your hair down
relajarse y disfrutar libremente
Meaning
to relax and enjoy yourself freely
Example
At the party, everyone **let their hair down**.
idiom
let your imagination run wild
permitirse pensar libremente y creativamente
Meaning
to allow yourself to think freely and creatively
Example
When writing stories, I always **let my imagination run wild**.
phrasal-verb
let yourself breathe
darte tiempo para relajarte y calmarte
Meaning
to allow yourself time to relax and calm down
Example
You should **let yourself breathe** when things get overwhelming.
phrasal-verb
let yourself feel
permitir que uno mismo experimente emociones en lugar de suprimirlas
Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions instead of suppressing them
Example
It’s okay to **let yourself feel** sad sometimes.
phrasal-verb
let yourself go
relajarse y disfrutar sin preocuparse
Meaning
to relax and enjoy without worrying
Example
Sometimes you need to **let yourself go** and stop overthinking.
phrasal-verb
let yourself heal
permitirte tiempo y espacio para recuperarte emocionalmente
Meaning
to allow yourself time and space to recover emotionally
Example
It’s okay to rest and **let yourself heal** after a painful breakup.
phrasal-verb
let yourself rest
permitirte tomar un descanso y relajarte
Meaning
to allow yourself to take a break and relax
Example
You should **let yourself rest** after such a long day.
phrasal-verb
level emotions
estabilizar el estado emocional de uno mismo; evitar altibajos
Meaning
to stabilize one's emotional state; to avoid highs and lows
Example
He practices meditation daily to **level emotions**.
phrasal-verb
level off
detenerse de subir o bajar y mantenerse estable
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and remain steady
Example
After a rapid increase, the sales figures **leveled off**.
phrasal-verb
level off at
dejar de aumentar o disminuir y mantenerse en un nivel constante
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at a steady level
Example
After a sharp rise, GDP growth **leveled off at** around 6%.
phrasal-verb
level out
dejar de subir o bajar y volverse estable
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and become stable
Example
Inflation rates are expected to **level out** by the end of the year.
idiom
level playing field
una situación justa donde todos tienen las mismas oportunidades
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
The new rules create a **level playing field** for all teams.
idiom
level the playing field
hacer que una situación sea justa para todos
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
idiom
level up
mejorar o avanzar a un nivel más alto
Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to **level up** in his career.
phrasal-verb
level up professionally
mejorar tus habilidades o posición profesional
Meaning
to improve your professional skills or position
Example
He took online courses to **level up professionally**.
phrasal-verb
level up skills
mejorar o actualizar tus habilidades o calificaciones
Meaning
to improve or upgrade your abilities or qualifications
Example
Professionals often need to **level up skills** to stay competitive.
phrasal-verb
level with someone
ser completamente honesto con una persona
Meaning
to be completely honest with a person
Example
I'll **level with you** about the team's chances.