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\\160 SpokenEnglish \\ Example: I didn't mean to let on about the party, I just said it
without thinking.
Let out = allow to leave orgo out
Example: The convict was let out of prison after serving five years
of an eight-year sentence.
Let out = make a sound
Example: He let out a huge sigh of relief when he heard the re-
sults.
Lift off = leave theground- rocket or spaceship
Example: 5-4-3-2-1- we have lift-off!
Light up = light or start smoking a cigarette
Example: Asif lit up as soon as he got out of the building.
Listen outfor = listen for a particular noise or sound
Example: They put their coats on and listened outfor the minicab.
Live it up = have a good time by spending a lot ofnwney
Example: She's been living it up like crazy since she won the lot- tery.
Live off = use money earned
Example: They find it hard to live offthe money they make. Live on = use money for basic necessities
Example: They have to live on $200 a week.
Lock up = close all doors, windows, etc.
Example: She locked up after everyone had left and went home. Log off = exit a computer system
Example: When she'd finished working on the spreadsheet, she logged offand left the office.