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Pronunciation / Transliteration: la-ʃe
"Il a lâché une volée d'injures."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To release or discharge something, such as a punch, a missile, or verbal abuse, with sudden force or intensity.
"Frustrated by the constant interruptions, she let fly a barrage of harsh criticisms." - 2
To loosen constraints and express oneself freely or aggressively without inhibition.
"He let fly with his opinions during the heated debate."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English verbs 'leten' (to allow, permit) combined with 'flieN' (to fly, release), originating in the late 14th century relating to archery and projectiles. Over time, the idiom evolved metaphorically to describe the sudden release of physical force, verbal anger, or propulsion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Let-fly" is said worldwide
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lâcher
Transliteration: la-ʃe
"Il a lâché une volée d'injures."
loslassen
Transliteration: ˈlɔsˌlasn̩
"Er hat eine Schimpftriade losgelassen."
scagliare
Transliteration: skaʎˈʎare
"Ha deciso di scagliare le sue critiche."
soltar
Transliteration: solˈtaɾ
"Decidió soltar todo lo que pensaba."
soltar
Transliteration: solˈtaɾ
"Ele resolveu soltar o verbo contra o chefe."
छोड़ देना
Transliteration: chhod dena
"उसने गुस्से में आकर अपनी भड़ास निकाल दी।"
释放
Transliteration: shì fàng
"他猛然发泄出积压已久的不满。"
퍼붓다
Transliteration: peobutda
"그는 참았던 불만을 한꺼번에 퍼부었다."
放つ
Transliteration: hanatsu
"彼は怒りにまかせて暴言を放った。"
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