loosen someone's tongue
To help someone talk more freely or reveal secrets
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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.
lose the plot
To lose control or understanding of a situation
lose touch
Cease to maintain contact or communication with someone
lose track
Forget or misplace something
loss of face
Damage to one's reputation or dignity
lost and found
Place where lost items are turned in and stored
lost cause
A situation or case that is hopeless or impossible to improve
lost errand
A task or mission that is futile or impossible to accomplish
lost in the shuffle
Overlooked or forgotten in a busy or confusing situation
lost in translation
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lost on
not understood or appreciated by someone
lost to the world
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lost to time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
loud and clear
Understood completely and without doubt
loud and proud
Openly and unapologetically showing one's identity or beliefs
louse up
to spoil or ruin something
love 'em and leave 'em
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
love and hate
Strong feelings of both affection and hostility
love and war
all is fair in intense conflicts or romantic relationships
love at first sight
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
love away
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
love buzz
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
love goggles
A romanticized or optimistic view of someone, often due to strong emotions
Love is blind – The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act II, Scene 1 (1591)
Love overlooks flaws and faults
love it or leave it
Accept something completely or reject it entirely
love it or lump it
Accept something willingly or unwillingly
love makes the world go around
Love is the force that drives and motivates people
love muscle
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
love nest
A private and cozy home for a romantic couple
love of one's life
The most special and beloved person in one's life
love will find a way
True love can overcome any obstacle
low blow
An unfair or unkind remark
low on the totem pole
Having low status or priority