let it rip

Idioms  

1. Also, let her rip. Go ahead, proceed unchecked. For example, Once you get the tractor started, let it rip. The use of her in the variant comes from a tradition of referring to vehicles as feminine. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

So, in his desperation, Rubio began to let it rip.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025

Mr Johnson said he was not "remotely reconciled to the fatalities across the country" or that he thought it was acceptable to "let it rip".

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

“It’s just more free flowing I guess is the best way for me to term to it. There’s rhythm to his swing versus ‘OK, I gotta get down and then I’m gonna let it rip.’

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Just like my mother took a brave step and opened up about our family's depression to me, I took her baton, and let it rip on the Clown Palace stage.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2023

Each had a joyous air of being in command, of being able to hold up the whole adventure at her will, or let it rip.

From The Tree of Heaven by Sinclair, May