| 词汇 | let fly with |
| 释义 | Idiom let fly withlet fly (with) (something) 1. to throw something or shoot something from a weapon. Police officers let fly canisters of tear gas.The guy in the leather jacket was leaping over the counter when I let fly with a soda bottle. 2. to express yourself in a way that will excite or anger others. If you disagree with the officials, it's bad form to let fly with four-letter words.When she got together with her friends, they would let fly all their innermost secrets. Etymology: based on the idea of shooting an arrow let fly with (something)1. To throw something very quickly and suddenly. I had just given an admittedly snide retort when he let fly with a punch to my head! The audience began letting fly with all manner of garbage and refuse as they booed the unfortunate singer off the stage. 2. To give a very quick or sudden response, especially some critical or sarcastic remark. The student let fly with a comment about the teacher's wife, which landed him straight in the principal's office. The comedian, known for her sharp, merciless wit, let fly with a torrent of off-the-cuff jabs at the host of the show. let fly with somethingFig. to throw or thrust something, such as a rock, ball, punch, etc. The pitcher wound up and let fly with a strike—right over the plate. Max let fly with a blow to Lefty's chin. |
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