Idioms beginning with L
Meaning: give or receive assistance to achieve a goal
Example: Completing the summer study program gives pupils a leg up in the following academic year. Read on
Meaning: to lower standards or expectations
Example: The revision bill aims to lower the bar on picking candidates. Read on
Meaning: practically identical in appearance
Example: Those boys could be twins, they are like two peas in a pod. Read on
Meaning: when something seems unlikely to happen
Example: The technological advancement like flying cars is light years away. Read on
Meaning: the biggest part of something
Example: Karen always keeps a lion's share – I won't work with her anymore. Read on
Meaning: very fast and crazily
Example: When Sara told Sam that there is a ghost living next to their room, he changed the room like a bat out of hell. Read on
Meaning: to take it easy
Example: Just lighten up! Everything will be fine. Read on
Meaning: an energetic and volatile person
Example: John is such a live wire; he is a good source of entertainment. Read on
Meaning: in the long run
Example: To make this project successful in the long run, they will need more partners. Read on
Meaning: to be interested in something
Example: I am not sure which couch would look best in our house. I am leaning towards the blue one. What do you think? Read on
