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let it rip

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025

But where LSU played it conservative with its new quarterback, Moss let it rip early and often.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024

The Downing Street meeting had also involved scientists from what Sir Patrick Vallance described in an email as the "let it rip" brigade.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 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

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

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