let drive

• Устаревшее выражение, означающее нанести удар или запустить снаряд в кого-либо или что-либо, или начать атаку, как физическую, так и словесную.

An archaic expression meaning to aim a blow or a missile at someone or something, or to launch an attack, either physically or verbally.

1. To strike or hitC1informalbritish

   To aim and deliver a blow, often with a weapon or a projectile.

   Нанести удар

   • He let drive at the target with all his might.
   • The soldier let drive with his rifle.
   • She let drive at the ball, sending it over the fence.