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UK//lɛt mi ʌp//US//lɛt mi ʌp//

Meaning of Let me up

To request someone to allow you to get up or leave.

In simple words: A way to ask someone to allow you to leave or to stop holding you.

Let me up in a sentence

  • Can you please just let me up? I need to get going.
  • If you let me up now, I’ll help you with that later.
  • Stop it! Just let me up!
  • She pulled me down, but I said, 'Let me up for a minute.'
  • When I asked my brother to let me up, he just laughed.

How to use Let me up

Commonly used in everyday conversation, especially among friends. Not appropriate in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

let + object + up

Memory hint

Think of 'let me up' like a balloon lifting off - you want to rise!

Related words

Collocations with Let me up

Synonyms for Let me up

  • release me
  • allow me to rise
  • free me

Common mistakes with Let me up

  • Confused with 'let me down', which means to disappoint someone.
  • Using 'let me up' when meaning 'help me' in a situation.
  • Incorrectly using the phrase in a formal setting.

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Frequently asked questions about Let me up

What does Let me up mean?

A way to ask someone to allow you to leave or to stop holding you.

What is the definition of Let me up?

To request someone to allow you to get up or leave.

How do you use Let me up in a sentence?

Can you please just let me up? I need to get going.

Can you give another example of Let me up?

If you let me up now, I’ll help you with that later.

What are synonyms for Let me up?

Common alternatives include release me, allow me to rise, free me.

What words go with Let me up?

It commonly pairs with let me go, let me know, let me see.

What are common mistakes when using Let me up?

Confused with 'let me down', which means to disappoint someone. Using 'let me up' when meaning 'help me' in a situation. Incorrectly using the phrase in a formal setting.

How do you pronounce Let me up?

US: //lɛt mi ʌp//, UK: //lɛt mi ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Let me up formal or informal?

"Let me up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Let me up?

Commonly used in everyday conversation, especially among friends. Not appropriate in formal contexts.