• Lash out – Sudden verbal or physical attack.

    • Example: "She lashed out at her colleague in frustration."

  • Lay off – Dismiss from employment temporarily or permanently.

    • Example: "The company had to lay off several workers due to budget cuts."

  • Leave behind – To abandon or not take something with you.

    • Example: "Don’t forget to leave behind your old habits."

  • Leave out – Omit or exclude something or someone.

    • Example: "You left out important details in your report."

  • Look into – Investigate or research something.

    • Example: "We need to look into this issue further."

  • Light up – Illuminate or become bright; show excitement.

    • Example: "Her face lit up when she saw the surprise party."

  • Let down – Disappoint someone by failing to meet expectations.

    • Example: "I felt like I let down my team by not finishing the project."

  • Line up – Arrange in a row; organize.

    • Example: "Please line up the chairs against the wall."

  • Live up to – Meet expectations or standards.

    • Example: "He struggled to live up to his parents' expectations."

  • Look out – Be careful or watchful.

    • Example: "Look out for cars while crossing the street."

  • Lay out – Arrange or spread out.

    • Example: "She laid out the picnic blanket in the park."

  • Loom large – Be very important or significant.

    • Example: "The deadline looms large as the project progresses."

  • Lend out – Temporarily give something to someone.

    • Example: "I will lend out my book to you."

  • Laze around – Spend time doing nothing; relax.

    • Example: "On weekends, I love to laze around and read."

  • Look after – Take care of someone or something.

    • Example: "Can you look after my cat while I’m away?"

  • Link up – Connect or join together.

    • Example: "The two companies decided to link up for a new project."

  • Let in – Allow someone to enter.

    • Example: "She forgot to let in her guests."

  • Lock up – Secure a place by locking it.

    • Example: "Make sure to lock up the house before leaving."

  • Lay down – Put down or set something in a horizontal position; establish rules.

    • Example: "They laid down the law about behavior at school."

  • Look forward to – Anticipate with pleasure.

    • Example: "I look forward to our meeting next week."

  • Lift up – Raise or elevate something.

    • Example: "She lifted up the box to see what was inside."

  • Live in – Reside in a particular place.

    • Example: "They live in a small town by the beach."

  • Lean on – Rely on someone for support.

    • Example: "You can lean on me whenever you need help."

  • Laugh off – Dismiss something as unimportant by laughing.

    • Example: "He laughed off the criticism he received."

  • Look through – Examine or browse quickly.

    • Example: "I looked through the documents to find the missing page."

  • Lighten up – Become less serious; relax.

    • Example: "You need to lighten up and enjoy life more."

  • Lay claim to – Assert ownership or a right to something.

    • Example: "She laid claim to the property after her uncle passed away."

  • Let off – Release someone from punishment; also means to allow something to explode.

    • Example: "The judge let him off with a warning."

  • Look back on – Reflect on the past.

    • Example: "She often looks back on her childhood with fondness."

  • Lash on – Apply makeup or product hastily.

    • Example: "She lashed on some lipstick before heading out."

  • Level off – Stabilize or stop rising or falling.

    • Example: "The company’s profits have leveled off this quarter."

  • Loom over – Weigh heavily on someone’s mind or concern.

    • Example: "The final exams loom over the students."

  • Lift off – Leave the ground and begin to fly.

    • Example: "The rocket will lift off at noon."

  • Lay aside – Put something down for later use; set something apart.

    • Example: "She laid aside her book to answer the phone."

  • Look away – Turn one’s gaze away from something.

    • Example: "He looked away when the scene got too intense."

  • Lend support – Offer help or assistance.

    • Example: "Many volunteers lent their support to the charity event."

  • Leap at – Accept an opportunity eagerly.

    • Example: "When she was offered the job, she leaped at the chance."

  • Leave for – Depart for a destination.

    • Example: "We will leave for the airport at 5 PM."

  • Lay waste to – Destroy or devastate something.

    • Example: "The hurricane laid waste to the coastal town."

  • Look to – Depend on someone for support or guidance.

    • Example: "You can look to your mentor for advice."

  • Lay low – Stay out of sight or avoid attention.

    • Example: "After the scandal, he decided to lay low for a while."

  • Lead on – Mislead someone into believing something.

    • Example: "She didn’t mean to lead him on; she was just being friendly."

  • Log in – Access a computer system or website.

    • Example: "You need to log in to your account to see the updates."

  • Look out for – Be vigilant or watchful for something.

    • Example: "Look out for new job postings on the website."

  • Latch onto – Become attached to or interested in something.

    • Example: "He latched onto the idea of starting a new business."

  • Level up – Increase in level or improve skills.

    • Example: "She has worked hard to level up her gaming skills."

  • Leave in – Include something in a group or set.

    • Example: "You can leave in the extra materials if you want."

  • Link up with – Establish a connection with someone or something.

    • Example: "They decided to link up with a local organization for the event."

  • Latch on – Understand something after some difficulty.

    • Example: "It took him a while to latch on to the concept."

  • Let out – Allow someone to leave; release.

    • Example: "They let out the students early due to the storm."

  • Lay it on thick – Exaggerate or be overly flattering.

    • Example: "He laid it on thick when complimenting the boss."

  • Leave someone hanging – Fail to provide someone with needed information or support.

    • Example: "I felt left hanging when he didn’t reply to my message."

  • Look to the future – Anticipate or plan for what is to come.

    • Example: "It’s important to look to the future and set goals."

  • Land on – Make a decision or reach a conclusion.

    • Example: "We finally landed on a location for the event."

  • Liven up – Make something more lively or interesting.

    • Example: "We need to liven up the party with some music."

  • Lump together – Group various items or people together.

    • Example: "You shouldn’t lump all the issues together; they’re different."

  • Leave out of – Exclude someone from a situation or group.

    • Example: "Don’t leave him out of the decision-making process."

  • Let go of – Release or stop holding onto something.

    • Example: "It’s time to let go of the past and move forward."

  • Log out – Exit a computer system or website.

    • Example: "Remember to log out of your account when you’re done."

  • Link back to – Reference something previously mentioned or connected.

    • Example: "Make sure to link back to the original source."

  • Lift out – Remove something from a place.

    • Example: "Can you lift out the old photos from the album?"

  • Level with – Be honest and straightforward with someone.

    • Example: "I’m going to level with you about what happened."

  • Loom large in – Be a significant concern or issue.

    • Example: "The cost of living looms large in people's minds."

  • Lead off – Start something, especially a discussion or event.

    • Example: "She will lead off the meeting with a presentation."

  • Look ahead – Think about the future or what is coming next.

    • Example: "It’s important to look ahead and plan for retirement."

  • Latch onto – Become attached or interested in something.

    • Example: "She latched onto the new trend in fashion."

  • Lay siege to – Surround a place to capture it, often used figuratively.

    • Example: "The media laid siege to the celebrity’s home."

  • Leap in – Jump into a conversation or situation abruptly.

    • Example: "He leaped in with his opinion before anyone else could speak."

  • Leave for dead – To abandon someone who is in a vulnerable position.

    • Example: "They left the wounded soldier for dead."

  • Lapse into – Gradually fall into a worse state.

    • Example: "He lapsed into silence after hearing the bad news."

  • Look on – Observe without participating.

    • Example: "She looked on as her friends danced."

  • Lend an ear – Listen to someone, usually to offer support.

    • Example: "I’m here to lend an ear if you need to talk."

  • Lighten the load – Make a situation easier to handle.

    • Example: "Sharing responsibilities can lighten the load for everyone."

  • Leave open – Keep something available or undecided.

    • Example: "He decided to leave the option open for future discussion."

  • Log in to – Enter a computer system or website using credentials.

    • Example: "I forgot my password and can't log in to my account."

  • Leap to – Jump to a conclusion or decision quickly.

    • Example: "Don’t leap to conclusions without knowing all the facts."

  • Lay bare – Reveal something that was hidden or secret.

    • Example: "The documentary laid bare the truth about the scandal."

  • Lurch forward – Move suddenly or unsteadily.

    • Example: "The car lurched forward when the driver hit the accelerator."

  • Look down on – Regard with contempt or superiority.

    • Example: "She tends to look down on people who don’t share her views."

  • Light up with – Express joy or excitement visibly.

    • Example: "His face lit up with joy when he saw the surprise."

  • Leave the door open – Allow for the possibility of something happening.

    • Example: "I want to leave the door open for future collaboration."

  • Lock horns – Engage in a conflict or argument.

    • Example: "The two politicians locked horns during the debate."

  • Lay the groundwork – Establish the foundation for future work.

    • Example: "We need to lay the groundwork before starting the project."

  • Look to – Rely on someone for help or guidance.

    • Example: "I always look to my mentor for advice."

  • Lug around – Carry something heavy or cumbersome.

    • Example: "I’ve been lugging around this suitcase all day."

  • Leave no stone unturned – Search thoroughly for something.

    • Example: "We will leave no stone unturned in our investigation."

  • Lay eyes on – See or notice someone or something for the first time.

    • Example: "I had never laid eyes on such a beautiful landscape."

  • Lodge a complaint – Formally express dissatisfaction.

    • Example: "You should lodge a complaint if the service was poor."

  • Look the other way – Ignore something that is wrong or unpleasant.

    • Example: "He chose to look the other way when his friend cheated."

  • Let slide – Allow something to go unaddressed or unresolved.

    • Example: "I’ll let the minor mistake slide this time."

  • Level off at – Stabilize after a period of change.

    • Example: "The temperature leveled off at a comfortable degree."

  • Leave in the dark – Keep someone uninformed about something.

    • Example: "They left me in the dark about the meeting."

  • Look for trouble – Act in a way that invites conflict or issues.

    • Example: "He’s always looking for trouble with his reckless behavior."

  • Lay waste to – Cause destruction to a place or thing.

    • Example: "The tornado laid waste to the small town."

  • Live with – Accept a difficult situation or reality.

    • Example: "I have to live with my mistakes and learn from them."

  • Lend weight to – Add importance or significance to an argument or idea.

    • Example: "The expert’s opinion lent weight to our case."

  • Look up to – Admire or respect someone.

    • Example: "Many young athletes look up to professional sports players."

  • Lounge around – Spend time relaxing and being idle.

    • Example: "On weekends, I like to lounge around and do nothing."

  • Land in – Arrive in a place, usually by aircraft.

    • Example: "We landed in Paris after a long flight."

  • Lick into shape – Improve or refine something. - Example: "It took a lot of work, but we finally licked the project into shape."