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let me vs lemme

Both 'let me' and 'lemme' are correct, but 'lemme' is an informal or colloquial contraction of 'let me'. 'Lemme' is commonly used in spoken English, especially in casual conversations or informal writing.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1441 views

let me

Correct. 'Let me' is the standard form of the phrase.

'Let me' is the correct and formal way to ask for permission or to express willingness to do something.
  • Open up, let me have a look.
  • No, wait a minute, let me understand.
  • Evelyn let me show you something.
  • Kenzi, please let me explain...
  • Please let me shoot your boyfriend.
  • Please let me drive your new Toyota.
  • Hank, let me tell Jill about this.
  • So find another chain of reasoning and let me be.
  • So go back there and let me sleep.
  • Come up easy... and let me put the harpoon into you.
  • Just let me get the money.
  • Listen, let me explain something to you.
  • Here, let me... let me finish it.
  • Here, let me taste, let me taste.
  • Just let me go out there, let me get one wave before you take me.
  • The killing machine let me live.
  • Your secretary won't let me in.
  • Your machines never let me win.
  • If you let me read Laura's diary.
  • Please let me have the lamp.

Alternatives:

  • allow me to
  • permit me to

lemme

Correct. 'Lemme' is an informal or colloquial contraction of 'let me'.

'Lemme' is a casual or informal way of saying 'let me'. It is commonly used in spoken English, especially in casual conversations or informal writing.
  • Why yes of course I am, - lemme show you how I crash landed the Farscape module.
  • Lemme holla at you real quick.
  • If you ever wanna check out my comic collection, just lemme know.
  • Lemme try it, I'll give it a go.
  • Lemme help, tell me how to help!
  • Lemme use it for a second.
  • Here, lemme help you with that.
  • Yeah, lemme just grab my cooler and...
  • Oh okay, - lemme get my catapult.
  • If you want in, lemme talk.
  • Yep, and if you need more lemme know.
  • Oh, and lemme know if you want a good deal on a gallon of irradiated ants.
  • And lemme guess; you too?
  • Yeah? It doesn't make things too easy, lemme tell you.
  • In that case, lemme tell you about this new paralegal at work.
  • Yeah, and lemme tell you something, That woman deserves a raise.
  • Well, yeah, I did lemme tell ya, but uh, things change. Enjoy, Bid high.
  • I mean, lemme guess, what's next?
  • Everything's fallin' to hell, lemme show you what's happenin'.
  • Well, lemme tell you something:

Alternatives:

  • let me
  • allow me to

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