let loose

Meaning

1. 1

   informal

   to do sth or to happen in a way that is not controlled

   Teenagers need a place to let loose.

2. 2

   let loose sth

   to make a noise or remark, especially in a loud or sudden way

   She let loose a stream of abuse.

3. 3

   let sb / sth loose

   to free sb / sth from whatever holds them / it in place

   She let her hair loose and it fell around her shoulders.

4. 4

   let sb / sth loose

   to give sb complete freedom to do what they want in a place or situation

   He was at last let loose in the kitchen.

In the movies · 14

• What I don't understand is why I can't cut loose of you.Heat1995
• Does a man good to cut loose once in a while.Trainspotting1996
• The fiends of hell, you see, they are let loose. And star Wormwood blazes.The Mist2007
• I squeeze really tight, and then I let loose.Scary Movie 22001
• You let loose that gun and I'll show it to you!The Devil All the Time2020
• Let him loose. Let's see how he moves.Far Cry2008
• That prick will do 6 months in the puzzle factory. Then they'll call him normal and let him loose.Training Day2001
• Just let everything go looseThe Interview2014

Learn it in full scenes

• The Mist2007
  • The Mist Reaches the Store
  • David Argues With His Neighbor
  • David Argues the Mist Is Real
• Training Day2001
  • Jake's First Day on the Job
  • Alonzo Makes Jake Tell a Story
  • Alonzo's Felony Stop

From the same entry

• break loose from
• hang loose
• have a loose tongue
• play fast and loose
• all hell broke loose
• have a screw loose
• on the loose