let up

to stop

Example Sentences:

When will the rain let up? I want to play soccer.

A: Why are you being so lazy?
B: I’m just tired.
A: Why are you tired? You don’t really work very hard, your job is so easy!
B: Please leave me alone.
A: No! And another thing…..
B: Will you please let up! Stop criticizing me!

From the Blogs:

Lebanon and Israel wildfires let up after prayers for rain

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Similar idioms:

1. sick and tired of