let your hair down
/ˌlet jə ˌheə ˈdaʊn/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
to relax and enjoy yourself much more freely than usual
Examples
- 1When the exams finish, we're all going to let our hair down at the beach.
- 2It was lovely to see Dad let his hair down and dance at the wedding.
- 3The office party is a chance for everyone to let their hair down after a busy year.
- 4My strict aunt surprised us all by letting her hair down at the karaoke night.
- 5You've worked hard all term, so let your hair down this weekend.
Grammar
let has the same form in the present, past and past participle; letting. your changes: my, her, their. down comes last.
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