Phrases beginning with L phrases
Phrases beginning with L phrases
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Let Bygones Be Bygones
Meaning: To forget about problems in the past and return to being on friendly terms with someone. Similar to other English phrases like “bury the hatchet.”
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Let Her Rip
Meaning: Permission to start something.
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Let The Cat Out Of The Bag
Meaning: To make secret information known. Similar to the common phrase “spill the beans.”
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Lickety-Split
Meaning: To go at a quick pace; no delay.
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Lightning Never Strikes The Same Place Twice
Meaning: An unusual event or situation that is unlikely to happen again to the same person.
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Like Father, Like Son
Meaning: Resembling one’s parents in terms of appearance or behavior.
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Like Shooting Fish In a Barrel
Meaning: Something that’s easy to do. In other words, it’s an action that is simple to accomplish.
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Long In The Tooth
Meaning: Someone or something that is old in age.
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Love Birds
Meaning: A pair of people who have a shared love for each other.
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Last Straw
Meaning: One final annoying thing that happens (after a series of several) that causes a person to lose their temper.
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Laughing Stock
Meaning: Something that is a “laughing stock” is laughed at, teased, or made fun of by people.
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Learn The Ropes
Meaning: Learning the basics of something, like a job, skill, or activity.
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Leg Up
Meaning: Providing help or assistance to someone.
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Less Is More
Meaning: A small amount of something can be better than too much.
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Meaning: A problem that might be best left alone, as trying to deal with it might make things worse.
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Let Your Hair Down
Meaning: A common phrase that means to have a relaxing time; take it easy.
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Level Playing Field
Meaning: If someone “levels the playing field,” they make things more even or fair for both sides.
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Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off
Meaning: Doing something in an aimless or panicked way.
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Like a Moth To a Flame
Meaning: Easily lured into something.
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Long Time No See
Meaning: This common phrase means it has been a long time since last having contact with someone.
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Low Hanging Fruit
Meaning: An opportunity that is easy to capitalize on.