| 词汇 | let in on |
| 释义 | Idiom let in onlet (someone) in on (something) to tell someone a secret.Bill, could you let me in on your techniques for getting along with girls?The plan was so well guarded they only let three people in on it. Related vocabulary: horn in on someone/something, in on somethingPhr V let in on lets, letting, let let sb in on sth informal to tell someone about something that is secret, or to allow someone to become involved in something which only very few people are involved inDebbie agreed to let me in on her plans.Why don't we let Mick in on the act ? (= allow him to become involved in what we are doing) let in on verb to admit into a secret US, 1929let sb in on sth to tell someone about a secret, or about something that only a few people know about: Shall I let you in on a secret? We're getting married next year. Could someone please let me in on the joke - what's so funny?■ SIMILAR TO: let into let (one) in on (something)To give one information that is private or not widely known, or to include one in something. All right, I'll let you in on what’s really going on here—we're planning a surprise party for Carla. I can't believe Tim let me in on the special offer he got. let in onAllow someone to know about or participate in something, as in I'm going to let you in on a little secret. This idiom was first recorded in 1904. let (someone) in on1. To reveal (a secret) to someone: They finally let me in on their plans. 2. To allow someone to participate in (something). |
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