let-down

Verb

(third-person singular simple present lets down, present participle letting down, simple past and past participle let down)

Used other than as an idiom: see let,"Ž down.
To allow to descend.
They let down the rope and I fastened it to the basket.
(idiomatic) To disappoint; to betray or fail somebody
I promised him I would meet him there, and I will not let him down.
(of clothing) To lengthen by undoing and resewing a hem.
(intransitive) To reduce one's level of effort.
To soften in tempering.
to let down tools or cutlery

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Most of the time, the let-down has nothing to do with whether you are attractive, fit, or a snappy dresser; it has much more to do with the appearance of being sneaky or dishonest in representing yourself.
The first Star Trek movie was generally thought to be a let-down, although succeeding movies were better liked.
For many people, the end of a vacation can feel like a bit of a let-down.

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