look down one's nose
To regard someone or something with contempt or superiority
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
look down upon
To regard someone or something as inferior
look for a dog to kick
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
look for number one
To prioritize one's own interests and needs
look forward to
Anticipate with pleasure
look here
Pay attention to what I am saying
look into
Investigate or examine something
look off
to seem or appear unwell
look on
to observe or consider something
look on the bright side of it
Focus on the positive aspects of a situation
look on the dark side
To focus on the negative aspects of a situation
look out
be careful or beware
look out for number one
Prioritize one's own interests and needs above others
look out for someone
To care for or protect someone's interests
look over one's shoulder
Constantly feel anxious or threatened
look right through
To completely ignore or disregard someone
look round
To take a brief look at something or somewhere
look the part
appear suitable for a particular role or situation
look through
Examine or search something carefully
look through one's fingers
To deliberately ignore or overlook something
look to
depend on someone or something for help or guidance
look up
search for information in a reference book
look up and down
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
look up to
Admire and respect someone
look what the cat's dragged in
an unwelcome or disheveled person has arrived
loom large
To seem important or threatening
loose end
An unfinished or unresolved issue
loose ends
Unresolved issues or unfinished tasks
loose lip
Someone who talks too much or reveals secrets
loose lips sink ships
Careless talk can lead to trouble or disaster
loose tongue
Talks excessively or carelessly
loosen someone's lips
to make someone talk or reveal secrets
loosen someone's tongue
To help someone talk more freely or reveal secrets
loosen the apron strings
Give someone more independence and freedom to make decisions.
loosen the purse strings
To spend or give money more freely
lord it over
To act superior and exercise power over others
lord of gingerbread
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lord of the flies
A person, especially a child, who behaves savagely or brutally
lord willing and the creek don't rise
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Lord's Supper
A Christian ritual commemorating Jesus' last meal with his disciples
lose count
Forget the exact number of something
lose ground
to fall behind or lose advantage
lose it
to become extremely angry or upset
lose one's battle
Fail to achieve something despite effort
lose one's bottle
To lose courage or confidence
lose one's cool
Become angry or upset and lose control of one's emotions
lose one's head
To become extremely anxious or panicked
lose one's heart
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lose one's mind
To become extremely angry or frustrated
lose one's shirt
To suffer a significant financial loss
lose one's shit
To become extremely angry or upset
lose one's temper
Become extremely angry
lose one's tongue
To be unable to speak
lose one's touch
To lose skill or ability, especially after a period of inactivity
lose one's virginity
to have sex for the first time
lose one's wits
To become confused or mentally unstable
lose patience
Become annoyed or frustrated
lose the bell
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lose the bubble
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lose the number of one's mess
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.