let down

let down  {v. phr.}

1. To allow to descend; lower.

Harry let the chain saw down on a rope and then climbed down himself.

2. To relax; stop trying so hard; take it easy.

The horse let down near the end of the race and lost.

The team let down in the fourth quarter because they were far ahead.

Compare: LET GO.

3. To fail to do as well as (someone) expected; disappoint.

The team felt they had let the coach down.

DEPECHE MODE LYRICS

"Never Let Me Down Again"

I'm taking a ride

With my best friend

I hope he never lets me down again

He knows where he's taking me

Taking me where I want to be

I'm taking a ride

With my best friend

We're flying high

We're watching the world pass us by

Never want to come down

Never want to put my feet back down On the ground

I'm taking a ride

With my best friend

I hope he never lets me down again

Promises me I'm safe as houses

As long as I remember who's wearing the trousers

I hope he never lets me down again

Never let me down

See the stars, they're shining bright

Everything's alright tonight