Meaning
Used to suggest moving to a place or beginning an activity.
Cultural Background
In the US, 'Let's go!' is the primary chant in sports. It is often repeated rhythmically (clap-clap, clap-clap-clap, 'Let's go [Team Name]!'). It reflects American enthusiasm and a 'can-do' attitude. While 'Let's go' is common, British speakers might use 'Shall we?' or 'Right then, let's be off' to sound slightly more polite or to signal the end of a social visit. In online gaming (esports), 'Let's go!' is the standard reaction to a high-skill play. It is often shouted loudly and is synonymous with 'I am the best' or 'We are winning.' In Singlish (Singaporean English), 'Let's go' is often followed by the particle 'lah' to add emphasis or a sense of obviousness.
The 'Ready' Rule
Always check if people are actually ready before saying 'Let's go' to avoid sounding pushy.
Apostrophe Alert
Never forget the apostrophe in writing. 'Lets go' is a common typo that looks unprofessional.
Meaning
Used to suggest moving to a place or beginning an activity.
The 'Ready' Rule
Always check if people are actually ready before saying 'Let's go' to avoid sounding pushy.
Apostrophe Alert
Never forget the apostrophe in writing. 'Lets go' is a common typo that looks unprofessional.
The 'Let's Go With' Trick
Use 'Let's go with [Option]' when you need to make a final decision between two choices.
Sports Hype
If you're watching a game in the US, shouting 'Let's go!' is the easiest way to fit in with the crowd.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence to suggest leaving for the cinema.
The movie starts soon. ________ go!
We use 'Let's' (with an apostrophe) as a contraction of 'Let us' to make a suggestion.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
'Let's' is followed by the base verb 'go,' and we use 'to' for the destination.
Fill in the missing line in this casual conversation.
A: I'm finally ready to leave. B: Great, ________!
'Let's go' is the natural response when someone says they are ready to leave.
Match the 'Let's go' sense to the situation.
Situation: Your favorite team just scored a goal.
In sports, 'Let's go!' is used to express triumph and excitement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Three Ways to Use 'Let's Go'
Leaving
- • To the car
- • To home
- • To the airport
Starting
- • The movie
- • The meeting
- • The game
Cheering
- • Winning a point
- • Getting a job
- • Finishing a race
Practice Bank
4 exercisesThe movie starts soon. ________ go!
We use 'Let's' (with an apostrophe) as a contraction of 'Let us' to make a suggestion.
Choose the correct option:
'Let's' is followed by the base verb 'go,' and we use 'to' for the destination.
A: I'm finally ready to leave. B: Great, ________!
'Let's go' is the natural response when someone says they are ready to leave.
Situation: Your favorite team just scored a goal.
In sports, 'Let's go!' is used to express triumph and excitement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsUsually no, but it depends on your tone. If you say it loudly while someone is busy, it can sound impatient.
Yes, if you are suggesting starting a meeting or leaving for a lunch appointment. It is neutral.
'Let's go' is immediate. 'Let's get going' implies the process of starting to leave.
It has evolved into a general exclamation of triumph, meaning 'We are doing great!'
No, 'Let's' includes 'us.' If you are alone, you would say 'I'm going' or 'Time for me to go.'
No, it is primarily a spoken expression. In formal writing, use 'We should proceed' or 'It is time to depart.'
The correct form is 'Let's not go.'
In casual internet slang, it stands for 'Let's F***ing Go,' used for extreme excitement.
It is used in all varieties of English, though the 'hype' usage is more common in American culture.
It's better to say 'Let's go eat' or 'Let's go out to eat.'
No, it can mean starting a task or expressing excitement without any physical movement.
Usually 'Okay,' 'Yeah,' or simply following the person who said it.
Related Phrases
Let's roll
similarLet's start or leave immediately.
Let's head out
similarLet's leave this place.
Let's get it
similarLet's achieve our goal.
Shall we?
similarShould we go/start?
Let's not
contrastI suggest we don't do that.
