let one go
A polite euphemism for farting — passing gas quietly or discreetly.
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A polite euphemism for farting — passing gas quietly or discreetly. The phrasing suggests a kind of deliberate, controlled release, which is part of the humour. Widely used in everyday informal speech across English-speaking countries as an inoffensive way to refer to flatulence.
He let one go in the lift and then stared at the ceiling as if nothing had happened.
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(slang, idiom) To fart.
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- let one off87%
A discreet yet unmistakable euphemism for passing gas. To let one off is to fart — phrased in a way that somehow makes the whole business sound almost polite, like you're releasing a small package rather than clearing a room. The phrasing is classic British English indirectness: specific enough to be understood, vague enough to maintain a thin veneer of decorum. Used in casual conversation, comedy, and the universal experience of blaming it on the dog.
- let one off79%
(slang) To fart; to break wind.
- cut one75%
Cut one is a lighthearted euphemism for passing gas — breaking wind, letting one rip, or farting. The phrasing is casual enough to use without being outright gross, which is why it shows up everywhere from schoolyard jokes to adult banter. It implies a quick, clean execution (like cutting through something), which of course contrasts amusingly with the actual event. It's everyday toilet humour dressed up in slightly polite slang.
- let one rip74%
A slang idiom for breaking wind loudly and without restraint — farting audibly. The rip adds an auditory dimension that distinguishes it from the gentler let one go. Used in casual, humorous contexts and typically followed by embarrassed laughter or complaints from bystanders.