Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-let-your-hair-down

idiom
/tə lɛt jʊər hɛr daʊn/
Definition
To relax and behave freely, without worrying about what others might think.
Examples
  • At the party, everyone was able to let their hair down and have fun.
  • She decided to let her hair down after a long week of work.
  • It’s important to let your hair down sometimes and enjoy life.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to let your hair down’ is often used to describe the act of abandoning one’s inhibitions and enjoying oneself in a carefree manner, typically in a social setting.
Synonyms
  • relax
  • unwind
  • loosen up
  • let loose