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Let yourself go

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Negative ConnotationPlay
This usage often implies a judgement and might be seen as critical or unkind. SlideAfter the divorce, he let himself go, and his friends were worried.
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Be cautious using this phrase as it can touch on personal issues regarding someone’s lifestyle. SlidePeople noticed she let herself go, but they avoided mentioning it to be polite.
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Observational UsagePlay
Used when someone else notices a change in a person's self-care. SlideHis colleagues remarked that he had let himself go after his injury.