let on

let on (see inflection at let)

1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see let,‎ on.

   The bus is full now. I can't let on any more people.

2. (idiomatic) to reveal or indicate, especially unintentionally or against one's wishes

   I tried not to let on that I had already guessed the answer.

   He's more self-centered than he lets on.

• disclose
• divulge
• give away

• Elton, Nolte, Tolen, lento, olent