Phrasal Verbs

let down (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb let down (1)

Meaning

If you let someone down, you disappoint them by not doing what they expect you to do.

Synonym

disappoint

For example

  • let sb down Louise is very reliable. She always works hard and she's never let us down.

  • let down sb Our goalkeeper was really upset about making the mistake and letting in the goal. He said he'd let down his teammates, his club and the fans.

Quick Quiz

James felt that he'd let his parents down when he

a. failed his university exams

b. graduated from college

c. got a good job
a) failed his university exams b) graduated from college c) got a good job

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