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Grammar fix

let in

allow entry

to allow someone or something to enter a place, such as a room, building, or area.

phrasal verbB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Could you let me in? I forgot my keys.daily life
  • During the interview, I was nervous because I had to wait outside until someone came to let me in.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: let + someone/something + in

WrongShe let in me.

RightShe let me in.

With a pronoun, the object goes in the middle — 'let me in', not 'let in me'.

Patternlet + someone/something + in

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Could you permit me to enter the building?

Natural Can you let me in?

'Let in' is the everyday verb for allowing entry. 'Permit me to enter' is absurdly formal.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • let + in
    let me inthe cat insome air inthe light in

Don't confuse it

'Let in' is about allowing entry, while 'go in' means you enter yourself.

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