set sth loose

Frequency: 6.511.8 per million words

To release something from confinement.

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Examples (10)

  • The authorities decided to set the captured wildlife loose back into their natural habitat.
  • After the long journey, the travelers were eager to set their children loose to play in the park.
  • The children laughed as they set the balloons loose into the sky.
  • He threatened to set his dogs loose if the intruders didn't leave.
  • The artist decided to set her creativity loose in a new, experimental project.
  • During the protest, activists tried to set the captive birds loose.
  • The manager told his team to set their ideas loose and brainstorm freely.
  • The wind began to set the dry leaves loose from the branches.
  • They had to set the boat loose from its moorings during the storm.
  • In a fit of anger, she wanted to set her emotions loose.