let it out
Express your feelings
To let it out is to release something held inside—air from a tire, a secret you've been keeping, or emotions you've been suppressing.
She finally let it out and told him everything.
He let out a long sigh.
The phrase often encourages emotional expression: Go ahead and cry—let it out.
- sobConvulsive weeping
- shoutLoud vocal outburst
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- sighAudible emotional breath
- cryVocal expression of emotion
break down · unburden · get it off your chest · wail · release · catharsis · scream · come clean · laugh · confession · vent · spill · speak your mind · clear the air · purge · expel · improvise · compose
- clearing the airapology, honesty, forgiveness, truth, discussion
- reassurancesyou're safe, no sweat, no biggie, don't worry, it's alright
let it outsuppress
Forcibly put an end to
repress · stifle · hold back · internalize · contain oneself
let it outkeep mum
Remain silent intentionally
withhold · conceal · hold your tongue · hold back · keep quiet
let, out, output, outgoing, outlet, letting, lets, outrun, outflow