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allow it
uh-LOW it · /əˈlaʊ ɪt/
Local meaning
Stop it, leave it alone, or do not continue.
It can reject a suggestion, tell someone to drop a topic, or set a firm boundary.
Examples in context
- Allow it, you know that’s not true.
- Just allow it and come inside.
How it is used
The object may be omitted because the situation makes it clear.
Dismissive, amused, impatient, or firm.
Banter, disagreements, and boundary-setting.
Peers who understand the tone.
It can escalate conflict if delivered aggressively.
Spelling and scope
Common in London and wider urban British informal speech.
Common search forms stay discoverable without claiming that every London community uses one spelling.
Common patterns
- allow it
- allow that
- allow me
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
Sources support the definition, history, or usage layer. Local review remains welcome.
- Multicultural London EnglishCambridge University Press
Research overview of MLE as an urban contact variety used across ethnic backgrounds.