live rough
to live without comforts or luxuries
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
live the dream
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Live to fight another day (This saying comes from an English proverbial rhyme, "He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day")
Retreat to regroup and try again later
live to tell the tale
To survive a difficult or dangerous experience
live up
to fulfill expectations or promises
live with
accept and endure a difficult situation
living death
A situation or condition that is unbearable or miserable
living end
something or someone extremely good or enjoyable
living proof
Evidence that something is true or possible
lo and behold
used to express surprise
load of shit
Something completely untrue or worthless
load up
to fill or equip something with a large amount of something
load up on
to take or accumulate a large amount of something
loaded for bear
Completely prepared to handle a difficult situation
loaded language
Language used to influence opinion or emotion
loaded word
A word with emotional or ideological connotation
loaf about
To spend time doing nothing or very little
loaf around
To spend time doing nothing or very little
lock and dam
a structure that controls water flow
lock and key
Two things that fit perfectly together
lock and load
Prepare for action or a challenge
lock into
become fixed or focused on something
lock someone up and throw away the key
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
locked and loaded
Completely prepared to take action
locked up
Confined or imprisoned
locker room humor
crude or off-color jokes
log off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lone gunman
A single person responsible for a crime or action
lone it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Lone Ranger
A solitary person who acts independently
long and short
completely or in every way
long arm
a person's or organization's influence or power that can reach far
long arm of the law
Law enforcement's power and influence can reach anyone, anywhere.
long betwixt the fingers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
long drink
a tall, refreshing drink
long finger
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
long fuse
Someone with a long fuse has a lot of patience and takes time to get angry.
long green
Money, especially in large amounts
long hour
A period of time that feels longer than it actually is
long in coming
Taking a long time to happen or arrive
long in the tooth
Rather old.
long odds
Unfavorable or unlikely chances of success
long pork
Human flesh, especially when considered as food
long row to hoe
A difficult task or challenge ahead
long run
a long period of time
long screwdriver
a person who interferes in others' business
long since
Happened or was done a long time ago
long story short
to summarize or get to the point
long time
a significant period
long time no hear
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
long-time listener, first-time caller
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
look ahere
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
look and feel
The appearance and overall impression of something
look around
Examine one's surroundings
look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence
look unhappy or disappointed
look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence
look unhappy or disappointed
look askance
To view with suspicion or disapproval
look before one leaps
Think before acting impulsively
look before you leap
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
look down on
To regard someone or something as inferior