Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to let the side down

idiom

/tuː lɛt ðə saɪd daʊn/

Definition

To fail to meet expectations or to disappoint someone or a group.

Examples

She felt she might let the side down if she didn’t contribute during the project.
When he missed the deadline, he knew he had let the side down.
The team worked hard to support each other, and nobody wanted to let the side down.

Meaning

This phrase is commonly used to express the feeling of failing to live up to the standards set by others, often in a context where teamwork or shared objectives are involved.