Part 11 Flashcards
Let sleeping dogs lie
Leave a situation undisturbed, since it would otherwise result in trouble or complications.
Let slip through fingers
Failing to obtain or retain a good opportunity.
Let the cat out of the bag
Share information that was previously concealed.
Lick one’s wounds
Trying to regain confidence after a defeat.
Lightning fast
Very fast.
Lights are on but nobody is home
Someone is stupid or lacking intelligence.
Like clockwork
Happens at very regular times or intervals without fail.
Like there’s no tomorrow
Do something fast or energetic, as if it were the last opportunity to do so.
Lining up all the ducks in a row
Being well organised in preparation for something.
Living beyond your means
Spending more than you can afford.
Living in an ivory tower
Living a lifestyle that saves or obscures you from real world issues.
Living on the breadline
Having very little income.
Long arm of the law
Far-reaching power of the authorities.
Long time no see
Not seen since long ago.
Look on the bright side
View an unpleasant situation in a positive light.
