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Releases grip and fires (4,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lets go

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This clue might be a double definition.

'releases grip' is the first definition.
'lets go' can be an answer for 'releases' ('let go' can be a synonym of 'release'). I'm not certain of the 'grip' bit.

'fires' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for lets go that I've seen before include "fires" , "Come on then, we're off!" , "Order to leave" , "Liberates" , "Releases from one's grip" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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