1840. H. Cockton, Valentine Vox, xxxix. ‘Does he marry her because
he believes her to be engaging, and sweet tempered? A month after
marriage she begins to let out in a style of which he cannot
approve, by any means.’
1847. Robb, Squatter Life, p. 80. After dilating at some length on
the imported candidate, who was his antagonist, he let himself out,
on some of the measures he advocated.
1888. Rolf Boldrewood, Robbery Under Arms, ix. Jim was just going
to let out when he looked up and saw Miss Falkland looking at him.