How to Use let off in a Sentence

let off

phrasal verb

• But that doesn’t mean dirty players should be let off the hook.
  — Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
• The trend did not let off in the first half of 2022, the latest point in time for which data exists.
  — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
• Johnny's not letting him off the hook and Kreese isn't asking to be let off the hook.
  — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
• At kick-off time, the pitch was obscured by smoke, the result of dozens of flares let off in the Tribune Est of the Stade de Roudourou.
  — Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 30 Jan. 2025
• The tank pulled back, its turret right above the crater, and from 10 feet above their heads let off another round.
  — Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
• If the cop didn’t show up, then basically you got let off.
  — Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 31 May 2023
• At that point, the deputy opens fire from inside the vehicle, letting off one or two shots.
  — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2023
• What makes this even more shocking is the fact that the Red Angels showed no signs of letting off for the majority of the season.
  — Neel Shelat, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
• As heavy snow winds down Saturday, the storm will let off into the north and northeast and into the upper Plains, Homan said.
  — Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
• That punishes people that play by rules and lets off people who don’t.
  — Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 9 July 2023
• Late July 17 and early July 18, the sun let off three of what scientists call M-class flares.
  — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 July 2023
• Eat outside and after dinner your kids can let off steam at the on-site pirate ship playground.
  — Karen Cicero, Parents, 1 Aug. 2023
• No other injuries were reported, and other passengers who were on the ride at the time were let off at the top of the lift as usual.
  — Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
• The natural woven pendant can fit in with most design styles, and the lamp lets off a soft white light that will make any space extra cozy.
  — Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
• The voice actors do their best to drag things along, especially when Spider-Man lets off a few of his trademark quips.
  — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 Oct. 2023
• Schafer and Zegler also gave insight on what went on behind the scenes, such as how the cast let off steam during an intense movie shoot.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
• There’s another theory of the case, which argues that Biden’s team shouldn’t be let off the hook so easily.
  — Andrew Prokop, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
• And the crowd erupted in cheers as cars passed on Melrose Avenue, letting off a near-constant stream of supportive honks.
  — Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
• Those who are getting things largely right are letting off steam, calling out naysayers for being too clever for their own good.
  — Alexandra Semenova, Fortune, 1 July 2023
• Police say James let off a single shot from a window at officers and bystanders on the street below, prompting Ng and Dominguez to open fire, killing him.
  — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2023
• Owners are often advised to keep their pets indoors and in a safe place if fireworks are going to be let off in their local area, to prevent any panic in the pet.
  — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
• There are few things more effective for letting off steam than a solid workout—and finding the right fitness gear helps amplify the feel-good vibes.
  — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2023
• The explosives flashed orange and let off a cloud of black smoke upon detonation, and the span crumpled into the water in seconds.
  — Lea Skene, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2024
• The explosives flashed orange and let off plumes of black smoke upon detonation.
  — Lea Skene, Fortune, 13 May 2024
• He’s also been accused of firing at the victim for a second time, as his accomplice allegedly let off two shots, as well.
  — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 July 2024
• As the dispute continued, Durk’s son finally let off one shot and Pippens subsequently fell to the floor.
  — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 July 2024
• Promoters Targeted The promoters are not being let off the hook.
  — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2024
• Liberal justices furiously hit back at the idea that Trump could be let off the hook for allegedly trying to overturn his loss in the 2020 election and stay in power.
  — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2024
• And in Ukraine, where our two guests are based, rave culture has become a necessary vehicle for letting off steam, distraction, and finding joy.
  — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Dec. 2023
• The Orioles created a scoring opportunity and didn't let off the gas pedal.
  — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 28 Apr. 2023