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To let fly

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To throw or drive with violence; to discharge.
(Naut.) To let go suddenly and entirely; as, to let fly the sheets.
- Addison.
to discharge with violence, as a blow, an arrow, or stone. See under Drive, and Fly.

See also: Fly Fly Let



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On the cupola that surmounted the edifice was the gilded figure of an Indian chief, ready to let fly an arrow from his bow.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
And of course they must see her light, and if they guess we are near it they are sure to let fly.
The Adventures of Peter Pan by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
said Henrietta, seeing the king's eyes constantly turned towards the door, and wishing to let fly a little poisoned arrow at his heart, supposing he was so anxiously expecting either La Valliere or a letter from her.
The Man in the Iron Mask by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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