Hide
Hide verb - To put into a hiding place.
Let go
Let go verb - Release, as from one's grip.
Both terms in one sentence
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Done by Granny Weatherwax to Nanny Ogg in Maskerade when it's obvious that Enrico Basilica has reasons to hide that he speaks Morporkian, but Nanny won't let go of the fact he asked her for a pie.
Source: "Be Quiet!" Nudge -
He was in several Disney movies, and particularly famous for his roles in Song of the South and Peter Pan, but was abruptly let go in the middle of the 1950s (allegedly at least partly because he developed terrible acne as he entered puberty, requiring heavy makeup to hide it).
Source: Former Child Star -
At the fireworks festival, because Yotsuba hasn't realized the potential dangers of getting lost in a crowd, after she runs off (the panel after being told not to let go of Koiwai's hand, naturally), Koiwai has Jumbo, Ena, and Miura hide to teach her a lesson.
Source: Free-Range Children
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