let in on
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After Gladden was let in on the joke in the finale, and headed back home to San Diego, Marsden called him to see how he was holding up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2023
But South Korean officials will be let in on intelligence about North Korean nuclear threats—and on details of U.S. nuclear war plans.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2023
When I was finally let in on the secret, I was taken by surprise.
From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2021
But, Mom, geez: 11 is too young for a kid to be let in on that!
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2020
“I still don’t understand why Peeta and I weren’t let in on the plan,” I say.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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