Idioms beginning with L
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Meaning: used to describe a cowardly and weak person.
Example: There is no place for a lily-livered soldier in The United States Army. Read more ➺
Meaning: to assist or help someone particularly voluntarily.
Example: When my friend was moving to his new house, I offered to lend a hand with preparing, packing, and carrying boxes. Read more ➺
Meaning: informal way to greet someone you haven't seen in a long time.
Example: Long time no see! It's been ages. How have you been? Read more ➺
Meaning: receiving prominent public attention or fame.
Example: The candidate has been in the limelight for months before the election. Read more ➺
Meaning: to lead an exciting or dangerous lifestyle.
Example: He's always been an adrenaline junkie and loves to live on the edge. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person or thing that is disabled, helpless, ineffective, or inefficient.
Example: Knowing she would be a lame duck, the mayor decided to resign from office early and retire. Read more ➺
Meaning: being neglected.
Example: Orphans are left out in the cold when parents' meetings are held. Read more ➺
Meaning: a bet with very low chances of winning.
Example: I don't think I would be considered a pessimist, not by a long shot. Read more ➺
Meaning: I'm confident.
Example: I've never seen such a beautiful view as I live and breathe. Read more ➺
Meaning: succeed or win despite ridicule or mistrust from others.
Example: She was terminated from the company a year ago, but she had the last laugh when she was employed by the company's main competitor at double the wage. Read more ➺
