Idioms beginning with L
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Meaning: a goal that can be easily reached
Example: There are a lot of things that need to be completed for our project. I would suggest that we start with the low hanging fruit. Read more ➺
Meaning: go insane or crazy
Example: I thought he had lost it when he told me how much his new car had cost. Read more ➺
Meaning: It means that someone did not understand the remark or joke.
Example: She seems like a very smart lady, but my sense of humor seems to be lost on her. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be defeated by someone
Example: I cannot believe that we lost to their team on Saturday. We practised so hard. Read more ➺
Meaning: something or someone that is very impressive
Example: His father is a great man. He is larger than life. Read more ➺
Meaning: the rate of learning new skills
Example: Every employee undergoes a learning curve while getting to know the company. Read more ➺
Meaning: a boundary beyond which one cannot proceed without consequences
Example: His resolve to either get a paid internship or drop out of school was his line in the sand. Read more ➺
Meaning: means that laughter can help cure negative feelings such as stress, anger, worry, depression, etc.
Example: After spending several hours in good company, Martha felt her depression lifting and realised that laughter is indeed the best medicine. Read more ➺
Meaning: the man/boy being talked about is very much like/exactly like his father
Example: Joe's doing really well on the football team this season. He has nearly matched Joe senior's reputation for being a sharp shooter! I guess it's a case of like father, like son. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take smaller steps initially
Example: The plan will gradually get the company the revenue that they need to sustain in this market but you need to learn to walk before you run. Read more ➺
