British Mle
allow it
What does allow it mean?
Leave it, forget it, or don't bother — a way of telling someone to drop something or let it go.
"You want to queue an hour for that? Allow it."
Origin
A set phrase in MLE meaning to let something be.
Frequently asked questions
What does "allow it" mean?
Leave it, forget it, or don't bother — a way of telling someone to drop something or let it go.
How do you use "allow it" in a sentence?
For example: "You want to queue an hour for that? Allow it."
Where does "allow it" come from?
A set phrase in MLE meaning to let something be.
Is "allow it" British slang?
Yes — "allow it" is classed as British slang on FreeDict. Leave it, forget it, or don't bother — a way of telling someone to drop something or let it go.
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