let off

Following the processions, the bonfire societies burned their tableaus and let off fireworks in their respective fields.

"People are going to get terrorised tonight - what are the good ones to let off at people?"

In the event, she was still using crutches on the big day: "I just about made it down the aisle without them - I was let off by my physio for that very special occasion."

“They are being let off the hook, paying less than half, with New Jersey losing $175 million. This is a bad deal for New Jersey.”

“Young people can’t stop going out and letting off steam at bars. It’s necessary for us.”