lay over
to stop or stay somewhere for a short time
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
lay something at the feet of
blame or credit someone for something
lay store by
to consider something important or valuable
lay the groundwork
Prepare something for future development or action
lay the wood
to hit or beat someone or something forcefully
lay to rest
To resolve or put an end to something
lead by the nose
to control or influence someone completely
lead foot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lead nowhere
To fail to produce a useful result or outcome
lead on
to encourage or deceive someone into doing something
lead someone to the altar
to persuade or encourage someone to get married
lead someone up the garden path
To deceive or mislead someone
lead the line
to take the first position or lead a group
lead time
The time between initiating a process and its completion
lead up to
To precede or introduce something
lead with one's chin
To take a risk or act boldly, making oneself vulnerable
leading light
A prominent and influential person in a field
leap out
To suddenly become noticeable or striking
leap to mind
Come to mind suddenly and spontaneously
leaps and bounds
advancing rapidly or making great progress
Learn a language, and you will avoid a war (Arab proverb)
Knowing a language can help prevent conflicts
learn one's place
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
learn to walk before one can run
Master basic skills before attempting more complex tasks.
learned profession
A profession requiring advanced education and training
least said, soonest mended
It's best not to talk about a problem or mistake
leave a sour taste in one's mouth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave at the door
Leave personal issues or emotions behind
leave behind
to move away from something or someone
leave for dust
To outdo or surpass someone or something completely
leave home
to depart from one's family or residence
leave it all on the field
Give maximum effort and energy to a task or activity
leave it alone
to stop interfering or bothering something
leave it at that
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave it be
To leave something alone and not interfere with it
leave no crumbs
To leave no evidence or traces behind
leave no stone unturned
To thoroughly investigate or search every possible option
leave off
stop doing something
leave on
continue or proceed with something
leave someone at the altar
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave someone high and dry
to abandon or desert someone in a difficult situation
leave someone holding the baby
to give someone a problem or responsibility that you don't want
leave someone in the dust
To far surpass or outdo someone
leave someone in the lurch
to abandon or desert someone in a difficult situation
leave someone no choice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave someone out in the cold
to abandon or neglect someone
leave someone to their fate
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave someone to their own devices
To allow someone to do what they want without interference or guidance
leave something to be desired
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave the ball in someone's court
To give someone the responsibility to act or make a decision
leave the door open
Keep an option or opportunity available for future consideration
leave the nest
Become independent from one's family or home
leave things alone
To not interfere or get involved in something
leave things be
To not interfere or change something
leave to the imagination
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
left hook
A surprise attack or unexpected event
left turn
a sudden or unexpected change in direction or decision
left-handed compliment
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
legal beagle
A lawyer, especially one who is very thorough and meticulous
legal duty
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
legend in one's own lifetime
Someone who is famous and admired during their lifetime