
Let yourself go
Negative Connotation
This usage often implies a judgement and might be seen as critical or unkind.
After the divorce, he let himself go, and his friends were worried.
Potential Sensitivity
Be cautious using this phrase as it can touch on personal issues regarding someone’s lifestyle.
People noticed she let herself go, but they avoided mentioning it to be polite.
Observational Usage
Used when someone else notices a change in a person's self-care.
His colleagues remarked that he had let himself go after his injury.