low road
to act in a mean or unscrupulous way
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
lower one's sights
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lower the bar
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lower the boom
to take severe action or impose a penalty
lubrication payment
A bribe or illegal payment to facilitate a business transaction
luck of the draw
a situation where the outcome is determined by chance
luck out
To succeed or benefit by chance
luck through
to succeed due to luck
lucky break
An unexpected and fortunate event or opportunity
lucky dip
an event or situation where the outcome is uncertain
lucky dog
A person who has unexpectedly good fortune
lucky duckling
a person who is unusually lucky
lucky star
A person or thing that brings good fortune
Lugal-irra and Meslamta-ea
twin gods of the underworld
lump in one's throat
a feeling of sadness or emotional tension
lump it
to accept something unpleasant
lump to one's throat
To feel a strong emotion, often sadness, that makes it hard to speak.
lush it up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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