Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
let down walls
Meaning
to stop being emotionally guarded
Example
It took time for her to **let down walls** and trust again.
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let down your guard
Meaning
to stop being defensive and allow yourself to feel or connect
Example
When you **let down your guard**, you allow others to truly know you.
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let emotions in
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and process emotions
Example
Don’t block your feelings—**let emotions in** and deal with them.
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let emotions out
Meaning
to express feelings that you have been holding in
Example
It’s healthy to **let emotions out** instead of suppressing them.
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let emotions settle
Meaning
to allow emotions to calm down naturally over time
Example
Take a break and **let your emotions settle** before reacting.
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let emotions show
Meaning
to express one’s true feelings openly
Example
He rarely **lets his emotions show**, even when he’s upset.
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let feelings out
Meaning
to express emotions instead of keeping them inside
Example
It's important to **let your feelings out** instead of hiding them.
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let feelings pass
Meaning
to allow emotions to come and go without fighting them
Example
Instead of holding on to anger, I try to **let feelings pass** naturally.
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let go
Meaning
to stop holding onto negative emotions or memories
Example
You have to **let go** of the past to heal emotionally.
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let go of
Meaning
to release negative emotions or painful memories; to stop holding onto something emotionally
Example
She’s learning to **let go of** her past mistakes and move forward.
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let go of confusion
Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she **let go of confusion**, everything became clear.
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let go of fear
Meaning
to release or stop holding onto negative emotions like fear or anger
Example
He learned to **let go of fear** and move forward with hope.
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let go of regret
Meaning
to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past
Example
He finally learned to **let go of regret** and focus on the future.
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let go of resentment
Meaning
to release negative feelings toward someone
Example
He decided to **let go of resentment** and move on with his life.
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let go of stress
Meaning
to release tension and stop worrying
Example
Meditation helps you **let go of stress** and feel at peace.
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let in
Meaning
to allow someone to know your true thoughts or feelings
Example
She rarely **lets anyone in** because she fears getting hurt.
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let in on
Meaning
to share a secret or private feeling with someone
Example
She finally **let me in on** what was bothering her.
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let in peace
Meaning
to allow yourself a quiet moment away from distractions
Example
Give yourself time to **let in peace** after a stressful day.
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let in positivity
Meaning
to allow positive thoughts and emotions to enter your mind
Example
She tries to **let in positivity** every morning.
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let off
Meaning
to release emotions such as anger or frustration safely
Example
Sometimes you just need to **let off** your emotions through a good cry.
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let off tension
Meaning
to release built-up stress or frustration
Example
Going for a run helps me **let off tension** after a busy day.
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let off your emotions
Meaning
to release stress or anger by expressing feelings
Example
It’s better to **let off your emotions** than to keep them inside.
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let out
Meaning
to express or release emotions openly
Example
He finally **let out** his anger after holding it in for weeks.
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let positivity flow
Meaning
to freely express and share positive emotions
Example
When you smile and help others, you **let positivity flow**.