let on (Meaning)

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let on (v)

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

The politician's stony expression didn't let on any hint of his true intentions.
Despite the piercing gaze of the interrogator, the suspect didn't let on a single detail.
The child's nonchalant demeanor didn't let on that he had been sneaking out late at night.
The surprise party was perfectly executed because no one let on to the guest of honor.
The detective's keen observation let on that the suspect was hiding something.
The poker player's poker face didn't let on whether he had a winning hand or not.
The employee's enthusiasm for the project didn't let on that he had serious concerns.
The hikers' faces betrayed their exhaustion, even though they tried to let on that they were fine.
The teacher's patience with the disruptive student didn't let on how frustrated he truly was.
The patient's calm exterior let on nothing of the excruciating pain they were experiencing.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

pretend, make believe, make a show, dissimulate, dissemble,make out, pose, put up a front, put on, make a pretense

No antonyms found.

The politician's stony expression didn't let on any hint of his true intentions.

Despite the piercing gaze of the interrogator, the suspect didn't let on a single detail.

The child's nonchalant demeanor didn't let on that he had been sneaking out late at night.

The surprise party was perfectly executed because no one let on to the guest of honor.