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I let you all down

🇬🇧 UK //aɪ lɛt juː ɔːl daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //aɪ lɛt juː ɔl daʊn//

Meaning of I let you all down

To fail to meet someone's expectations or standards.

In simple words: I disappointed everyone.

I let you all down in a sentence

• After I missed the important meeting, I let you all down.
• She felt she let you all down by not finishing the project on time.
• When I couldn't perform at my best, I let you all down.
• It's hard to admit that I let you all down during the team match.
• Even though I tried my best, I still let you all down at the event.

How to use I let you all down

Use this phrase when expressing regret for not meeting expectations. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts but avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Picture a broken promise letting everyone down like a balloon deflating.

Related words

Collocations with I let you all down

• let down expectations
• let down a team
• let down friends
• let down deeply
• let down completely

Synonyms for I let you all down

• disappoint
• fail
• dissatisfy
• betray
• abandon

Common mistakes with I let you all down

• Saying 'let down' instead of 'let you all down' when referring to a group.
• Using 'let' in a positive context instead of acknowledging disappointment.
• Confusing 'let down' with other phrases like 'let go' or 'let in'.

Frequently asked questions about I let you all down

What does I let you all down mean?

I disappointed everyone.

What is the definition of I let you all down?

To fail to meet someone's expectations or standards.

How do you use I let you all down in a sentence?

After I missed the important meeting, I let you all down.

Can you give another example of I let you all down?

She felt she let you all down by not finishing the project on time.

What are synonyms for I let you all down?

Common alternatives include disappoint, fail, dissatisfy, betray, abandon.

What words go with I let you all down?

It commonly pairs with let down expectations, let down a team, let down friends, let down deeply, let down completely.

What are common mistakes when using I let you all down?

Saying 'let down' instead of 'let you all down' when referring to a group. Using 'let' in a positive context instead of acknowledging disappointment. Confusing 'let down' with other phrases like 'let go' or 'let in'.

How do you pronounce I let you all down?

US: //aɪ lɛt juː ɔl daʊn//, UK: //aɪ lɛt juː ɔːl daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I let you all down?

Use this phrase when expressing regret for not meeting expectations. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts but avoid in formal writing.