Idioms beginning with L
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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 ➺
Meaning: Extremely weak, tired, or about to collapse.
Example: After hiking all day in the heat, Sarah was on her last legs and could barely keep moving. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become too scared or afraid to do something difficult or risky.
Example: You lost your nerve at the last minute and didn’t go through with the presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: A hopeless situation or effort with no chance of success.
Example: The old car was a lost cause, even after endless repairs. Read more ➺
live rent free in someone’s head
Meaning: To constantly occupy someone's thoughts without effort.
Example: Even after the argument ended, her calm smile continued to live rent free in his head. Read more ➺
Meaning: To motivate someone to act quickly or with energy.
Example: The coach had to light a fire under the team after their poor first-half performance. Read more ➺
Meaning: (Idiomatic) Two people who are openly affectionate or romantically involved.
Example: The lovebird couple held hands and whispered sweet nothings during the sunset. Read more ➺
Meaning: An easy, carefree, and comfortable life, often with leisure or luxury.
Example: After winning the lottery, she was living the life of Riley with no need to work. Read more ➺
Meaning: Far more advanced than others in progress, technology, or ideas.
Example: The new AI software is light years ahead of older systems. Read more ➺
