What does “let him cook” mean?
Let him cook means let someone carry on: what they’re doing might turn out brilliant.
Where it comes from
From sports and hip-hop talk, where to cook is to perform at your best; widespread online from 2022.
Let Him Cook in a sentence
- He’s rearranging the whole kitchen. Let him cook.
- I know the plan sounds odd, but let her cook.
Can you say it at work?
Yes, as encouragement in a brainstorm.
Related
Slang: understood the assignment · slay
Words: tenacious
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