Idioms beginning with L
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Meaning: To abandon someone who needs help, leaving them in a difficult or helpless situation.
Example: When the project got complicated, he leave in the lurch his teammates by disappearing for two days. Read more ➺
Meaning: A question that suggests or pushes the respondent toward a specific answer.
Example: The lawyer asked a leading question that practically told the witness what to say. Read more ➺
Meaning: To meet expectations or be as good as people hoped.
Example: The new movie didn't live up to the excitement created by the trailers. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who wakes up very easily, even from small sounds or movement.
Example: As a light sleeper, she woke up the second the dog barked outside. Read more ➺
Meaning: Remaining unnoticed until a problem, danger, or event appears.
Example: The thief was lying in wait behind the fence, ready to strike when the guard moved. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that is unfinished, unresolved, or still needs attention.
Example: The project isn't ready yet — there's still one loose end to tie up before launch. Read more ➺
Meaning: To look sad, disappointed, or unhappy. (figurative)
Example: Everyone could tell she had a long face after hearing the bad news. Read more ➺
Meaning: Intentionally avoiding attention or publicity; keeping oneself unnoticed.
Example: After the controversy, the actor chose to low-profile his public appearances to stay out of the news. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very lucky person — someone who has unusually good fortune.
Example: He won the lottery and bought a new house—everyone in town called him lucky stiff. Read more ➺
Meaning: To get into conflict or argument, especially when strongly opposing views are involved.
Example: The two lawyers locked horns in court over the interpretation of the contract. Read more ➺
