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laid-back

Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very laid-back person who rarely gets angry.
idiom

Living beyond one’s means

Meaning
Spending more money than one can afford.
Example
Many people get into debt by living beyond their means.
phrasal-verb

level emotions

Meaning
to stabilize one's emotional state; to avoid highs and lows
Example
He practices meditation daily to level emotions.
phrasal-verb

look within

Meaning
to examine your own feelings and motives
Example
To grow emotionally, you must look within yourself.
phrasal-verb

level out

Meaning
to stop rising or falling and become stable
Example
Inflation rates are expected to level out by the end of the year.
idiom

let nature take its course

Meaning
to allow natural processes to happen without interference
Example
Sometimes the best solution is to let nature take its course.
phrasal-verb

look beyond

Meaning
to think about the future or consider wider possibilities
Example
Good leaders look beyond short-term results to long-term growth.
phrasal-verb

look around for

Meaning
to search or explore for something nearby
Example
Let’s look around for a good restaurant before we leave the city.
phrasal-verb

let feelings pass

Meaning
to allow emotions to come and go without fighting them
Example
Instead of holding on to anger, I try to let feelings pass naturally.
phrasal-verb

lean on for support

Meaning
to rely on someone for help or encouragement
Example
We can always lean on our teammates for support during tough times.
phrasal-verb

look out

Meaning
to be careful; to pay attention to avoid danger
Example
You should look out when crossing the street.
idiom

love at first sight

Meaning
to fall in love immediately after meeting someone for the first time
Example
It was love at first sight when they met in college.
phrasal-verb

lock horns with

Meaning
to get into a serious conflict with someone
Example
Two parties lock horns with each other over reform details.
phrasal-verb

lean towards

Meaning
to tend to support or prefer one suggestion over another
Example
I lean towards your idea because it’s more practical.
phrasal-verb

let go of confusion

Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she let go of confusion, everything became clear.
phrasal-verb

log back on

Meaning
to reconnect to a website or system after logging off
Example
If your session expires, just log back on to continue.
idiom

lay it on the line

Meaning
to be very clear or direct about something
Example
I'll lay it on the line—if we don't improve, we'll lose investors.
phrasal-verb

listen across cultures

Meaning
to pay attention and understand people from different cultural backgrounds
Example
To be a global leader, you must listen across cultures with empathy.
phrasal-verb

lighten off

Meaning
to feel or make something less serious or stressful
Example
Talking to friends helped me lighten off the pressure.
phrasal-verb

level off

Meaning
to stop rising or falling and remain steady
Example
After a rapid increase, the sales figures leveled off.
idiom

Light a fire under someone

Meaning
To motivate someone to take action or work harder.
Example
The coach’s speech really lit a fire under the players.
phrasal-verb

lift someone up

Meaning
to make someone feel more hopeful or encouraged
Example
Her words always lift me up when I’m feeling low.
idiom

Like two peas in a pod

Meaning
Two people who are very similar or close.
Example
John and Mike are like two peas in a pod. They think alike and do everything together.
idiom

learn from mistakes

Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to learn from mistakes to avoid repeating them.
phrasal-verb

look ahead

Meaning
to think about the future instead of the past
Example
Instead of regretting, look ahead and plan your next move.
idiom

let something slip

Meaning
to say something unintentionally that was meant to be secret
Example
She let it slip that she was moving abroad.
idiom

low-hanging fruit

Meaning
something easy to achieve or target
Example
We should focus on the low-hanging fruit before tackling bigger goals.
phrasal-verb

live beyond one’s means

Meaning
to spend more money than one can afford
Example
Many people live beyond their means by using credit cards carelessly.
idiom

lean over

Meaning
to bend your body forward or downward
Example
Please don’t lean over the railing during the show.
phrasal-verb

lift someone’s spirits

Meaning
to make someone feel happier or more hopeful
Example
His words really lifted my spirits after the bad news.
phrasal-verb

lift people out of poverty

Meaning
to help people escape from poverty through economic growth or support
Example
The new policy is designed to lift people out of poverty sustainably.
idiom

lose one's temper

Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He lost his temper when he saw the mess.
phrasal-verb

let down walls

Meaning
to stop being emotionally guarded
Example
It took time for her to let down walls and trust again.
phrasal-verb

laugh off trouble

Meaning
to stay positive by joking about problems
Example
She laughs off trouble when flight delays throw off plans.
phrasal-verb

let courage in

Meaning
to allow oneself to feel and act with bravery
Example
He tried to let courage in instead of fear.
phrasal-verb

limit yourself to

Meaning
to restrict your actions or choices for a specific goal
Example
Try to limit yourself to one hour of social media per day.
idiom

lovebirds

Meaning
a couple who are very affectionate with each other
Example
Look at those lovebirds holding hands in the park!
phrasal-verb

live within

Meaning
to spend only as much money as you earn
Example
It's important to live within your means.
phrasal-verb

lie down

Meaning
to rest or sleep in a flat position
Example
I’m so tired; I think I’ll lie down for a bit.
phrasal-verb

look back over

Meaning
to review or analyze past events or actions
Example
When you look back over your choices, you’ll see where things went wrong.
phrasal-verb

live it up

Meaning
to enjoy life and have fun, especially after success
Example
After winning the award, they went out to live it up.
idiom

Lead the charge

Meaning
to be at the forefront of an action or movement
Example
He was the one to lead the charge in the new project.
phrasal-verb

lay the foundation for progress

Meaning
to create a strong basis for future development
Example
Investing in education helps lay the foundation for progress.
phrasal-verb

lift out of recession

Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped lift the economy out of recession.
idiom

Lay down arms

Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to lay down arms and negotiate.
phrasal-verb

let emotions show

Meaning
to express one’s true feelings openly
Example
He rarely lets his emotions show, even when he’s upset.
idiom

live up to one's promise

Meaning
to fulfill what was promised or expected
Example
He lived up to his promise and completed the project.
phrasal-verb

let yourself heal

Meaning
to allow yourself time and space to recover emotionally
Example
It’s okay to rest and let yourself heal after a painful breakup.
phrasal-verb

log into

Meaning
to access a system or website by entering credentials
Example
You need to log into your account to view your dashboard.
phrasal-verb

lift each other up

Meaning
to encourage or support colleagues emotionally or professionally
Example
A positive workplace culture helps employees lift each other up.
idiom

live up to expectations

Meaning
to fulfill what is expected of you
Example
He worked hard to live up to expectations.
phrasal-verb

let go

Meaning
to stop holding onto negative emotions or memories
Example
You have to let go of the past to heal emotionally.
idiom

law of the jungle

Meaning
survival of the strongest; lack of order or law
Example
In war, the law of the jungle often applies.
idiom

let your imagination run wild

Meaning
to allow yourself to think freely and creatively
Example
When writing stories, I always let my imagination run wild.
phrasal-verb

log back into

Meaning
to access your online account again after logging out
Example
I had to log back into my account to submit the assignment.
idiom

lay into

Meaning
to criticize someone harshly
Example
Instead of laying into the intern, offer some guidance.
phrasal-verb

lean back on

Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
When work gets stressful, I lean back on my team for help.
phrasal-verb

learn to trust again

Meaning
to regain faith in others after being betrayed or hurt
Example
It takes time to learn to trust again after being let down.
phrasal-verb

look on the bright side of things

Meaning
to focus on the positive aspects of a situation
Example
Try to look on the bright side of things when things go wrong.
idiom

law and order

Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining law and order.
phrasal-verb

loop in on

Meaning
to include someone in information or discussions
Example
Please loop me in on any decisions about the new policy.
phrasal-verb

light up for

Meaning
to become visibly happy or excited when seeing someone or something
Example
Her eyes lit up for her little son as he ran to her.
phrasal-verb

lift out of poverty

Meaning
to help people or nations escape from poverty
Example
International aid has helped lift millions out of poverty worldwide.
phrasal-verb

let positivity in

Meaning
to allow optimistic thoughts and feelings into your mind
Example
Take a deep breath and let positivity in.
idiom

lend a listening ear

Meaning
to listen attentively and sympathetically
Example
Whenever I feel down, she always knows how to lend a listening ear.
phrasal-verb

light up at

Meaning
to show sudden happiness or excitement on your face
Example
His face lit up at the news of his promotion.
phrasal-verb

lean on each other

Meaning
to rely on teammates for help or support
Example
In challenging projects, we often lean on each other for motivation.
phrasal-verb

look into partnerships

Meaning
to investigate or explore potential collaborations
Example
They are looking into partnerships with international NGOs.
phrasal-verb

look beyond stereotypes

Meaning
to avoid judging others based on general assumptions
Example
To understand people better, we must look beyond stereotypes.
phrasal-verb

lift the room up

Meaning
to make a group feel more positive
Example
She lifts the room up by celebrating small achievements.
phrasal-verb

live up to promises

Meaning
to act according to what one has promised or expected
Example
Great leaders always live up to their promises.
idiom

lose your marbles

Meaning
to become crazy or mentally unstable
Example
My boss must have lost his marbles to approve such a risky project.
idiom

lean into

Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to lean into the new role and learn quickly.
idiom

let someone off the hook

Meaning
to release someone from blame or punishment
Example
The judge decided to let him off the hook with a warning.
phrasal-verb

lash out

Meaning
to suddenly express anger or criticize someone strongly
Example
He lashed out at his colleague during the argument.
idiom

leave a legacy

Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to leave a legacy for his children.
phrasal-verb

lash out at

Meaning
to express anger by shouting or attacking someone verbally
Example
He lashed out at his colleague for making a mistake.
phrasal-verb

let up

Meaning
when bad weather or rain becomes less strong or stops
Example
The rain finally let up after hours of storm.
phrasal-verb

lie in wait

Meaning
to hide and wait for someone or something
Example
The police lay in wait for the suspect all night.
idiom

let the cat out of the bag

Meaning
to reveal a secret accidentally
Example
She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
phrasal-verb

learn to cope with

Meaning
to learn how to manage or handle failure
Example
You have to learn to cope with setbacks if you want to grow.
idiom

Left no stone unturned

Meaning
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Example
The detective left no stone unturned to find the truth.
phrasal-verb

lay foundations for

Meaning
to set the basic structures needed for success
Example
We lay foundations for expansion by documenting every process.
idiom

lose confidence

Meaning
to stop believing in your own ability or someone else’s
Example
Don’t lose confidence after one failure.
phrasal-verb

look up to the future

Meaning
to think positively about what is coming next
Example
Even after the failure, she continues to look up to the future.
phrasal-verb

light up

Meaning
to illuminate or brighten with lights or joy
Example
The entire hall lit up as the cultural show began.
phrasal-verb

look out toward

Meaning
to show attention or awareness toward someone’s needs
Example
We should always look out toward those who are struggling.
phrasal-verb

learn to accept

Meaning
to come to terms with failure as part of life
Example
You must learn to accept failure if you want to succeed.
idiom

Look on the bright side

Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
Look on the bright side, at least you learned something.
phrasal-verb

log in to

Meaning
to enter your username and password to access an account
Example
I can’t log in to my Instagram account right now.
phrasal-verb

lay down guidelines

Meaning
to establish official rules or principles
Example
The economic council will lay down guidelines for fiscal discipline.
idiom

like father, like son

Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — like father, like son!
idiom

leap forward

Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a leap forward in technology.
idiom

live out of a suitcase

Meaning
to travel frequently; to not stay in one place for long
Example
He’s been living out of a suitcase for months.
idiom

law-abiding citizen

Meaning
a person who always follows the law
Example
He is known as a law-abiding citizen in the community.
phrasal-verb

lay off workers

Meaning
to dismiss employees due to economic downturn
Example
Several companies had to lay off workers during the recession.
phrasal-verb

line out

Meaning
to sketch or outline the main points of something
Example
We lined out the science project steps on the whiteboard.
idiom

live and let live

Meaning
to allow others to live as they choose without interference
Example
I believe in the principle of live and let live.
phrasal-verb

learn about traditions

Meaning
to study or become familiar with cultural customs
Example
Tourists should learn about traditions before visiting a new country.
idiom

light up someone’s day

Meaning
to make someone happy
Example
Your kind words lighted up my day.
phrasal-verb

look out for one another

Meaning
to care for and protect others in the team
Example
Good teams always look out for one another.
phrasal-verb

loop in

Meaning
to include someone in communication or discussion
Example
Please loop in the designer when making changes.
phrasal-verb

look back upon

Meaning
to think about something that happened in the past, often with mixed feelings
Example
When I look back upon my decisions, I wish I had chosen differently.
idiom

Lay bricks for the future

Meaning
To build a strong foundation for future success.
Example
Education helps children lay bricks for the future.
phrasal-verb

lead to

Meaning
to cause a particular result or outcome
Example
Improved visuals can lead to better audience engagement.
phrasal-verb

level off at

Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at a steady level
Example
After a sharp rise, GDP growth leveled off at around 6%.
idiom

lose your temper

Meaning
to become angry suddenly
Example
He lost his temper when the kids broke the vase.
idiom

lost for words

Meaning
unable to speak because of surprise or shock
Example
I was lost for words when I saw the results.
phrasal-verb

lash into

Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The teacher lashed into the students for being noisy.
idiom

leap of faith

Meaning
to do something without knowing the outcome
Example
Starting his own company was a leap of faith for him.
phrasal-verb

lock in focus

Meaning
to give complete attention to the task at hand
Example
I lock in focus before presenting the quarterly strategy.
idiom

lend an ear

Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to lend an ear when I’m feeling down.
idiom

leave a mark

Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely leave a mark on the company.
idiom

learn your lesson

Meaning
to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
Example
After being late several times, he finally learned his lesson.
idiom

lay one’s cards on the table

Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to lay our cards on the table and discuss the issue.
phrasal-verb

listen to feedback

Meaning
to pay attention to and consider others’ opinions or advice
Example
A wise leader always listens to feedback before making changes.
idiom

log off

Meaning
to disconnect from a computer system
Example
Don’t forget to log off before you leave the office.
phrasal-verb

lean into healing

Meaning
to actively engage in the process of emotional recovery
Example
It's okay to cry—lean into healing and allow yourself to grow.
idiom

let one's hair down

Meaning
to relax and enjoy oneself freely
Example
After the project ended, we all went out to let our hair down.
phrasal-verb

link up for

Meaning
to connect with others for a specific shared purpose
Example
Several banks linked up for cross-border payment solutions.
idiom

latch onto

Meaning
to quickly embrace an idea or connect with someone
Example
The students quickly latched onto the new study app.