Idioms beginning with L
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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 ➺
Meaning: To establish or state a rule, principle, or condition firmly.
Example: The company laid down new regulations for employee conduct. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes something that has disappeared or faded away over history with no surviving record.
Example: The location of the ancient city is lost to time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Living in great comfort, ease, and wealth.
Example: She loved to bathe in the lap of luxury during her spa retreats in Beverly Hills. Read more ➺
Meaning: Publicly display the body of a high-ranking figure after death.
Example: Thousands gathered at the Capitol to view the president's body as it lay in state. Read more ➺
Meaning: Remain unaware of current events, trends, or popular culture, often due to isolation or disinterest.
Example: Have you been living under a rock? Everyone's talking about that movie. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes a limited or mild version of an experience, emotion, or condition.
Example: She offered me a little taste of her homemade apple pie before serving the rest. Read more ➺
Meaning: Children are often listening even when you think they aren't.
Example: Little pitchers have big ears, so maybe save that story for later. Read more ➺
Meaning: Allows the economy to run with little or no government control.
Example: The new president promoted a laissez-faire approach to boost private sector growth. Read more ➺
