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lift each other up

Meaning
to encourage or support colleagues emotionally or professionally
Example
A positive workplace culture helps employees lift each other up.
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listen without judging

Meaning
to pay attention to others’ views without bias or criticism
Example
Inclusive managers listen without judging during discussions.
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lend support to

Meaning
to give help or approval to something
Example
Many celebrities lend support to environmental causes.
idiom

lose your cool

Meaning
to become angry or impatient
Example
Don’t lose your cool; the situation will get better.
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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.
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lift others up

Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you lift others up, you also lift yourself.
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level up skills

Meaning
to improve or upgrade your abilities or qualifications
Example
Professionals often need to level up skills to stay competitive.
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lock up

Meaning
to become completely unresponsive or stuck
Example
The app locked up and I had to restart my phone.
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lift yourself up

Meaning
to encourage yourself emotionally or mentally after a setback
Example
He tried to lift himself up after the rejection.
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load up on

Meaning
to eat a lot of something, usually before an activity or event
Example
Athletes load up on carbs before a big game.
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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.
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look down on

Meaning
to think that you are better than someone
Example
You should never look down on your relatives for their financial situation.
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let emotions show

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

Meaning
to rely on your inner strength or wisdom
Example
During tough times, she chose to lean within for guidance.
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learn about

Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding of something new
Example
Through cultural exchange, people learn about different lifestyles and beliefs.
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look ahead to

Meaning
to think about or plan for what is going to happen in the future
Example
We should look ahead to the challenges we might face in the next decade.
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look down on oneself

Meaning
to think poorly of oneself because of guilt or regret
Example
After the mistake, she began to look down on herself constantly.
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long for

Meaning
to wish very strongly for something that cannot happen or is far away
Example
He still longs for the days when he could have made things right.
idiom

Lady Luck

Meaning
personification of luck as a woman who brings good fortune
Example
Lady Luck was on our side when we won the match.
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lash with anger

Meaning
to express anger strongly
Example
The coach lashed with anger after the team lost again.
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look up

Meaning
to visit someone after a long time
Example
When you are in town, look me up.
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lean on friends

Meaning
to depend on friends for emotional support
Example
When life gets tough, don’t be afraid to lean on friends.
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look through

Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
She looked through her notes before class.
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look after

Meaning
to take care of someone or something
Example
I have to look after my grandparents at the weekend.
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layer on

Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He layered on different textures to make the painting richer.
idiom

leave a carbon footprint

Meaning
to cause pollution or environmental impact through daily activities
Example
Flying frequently can leave a large carbon footprint.
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light the way

Meaning
to inspire hope or positivity for others
Example
Her success will light the way for many others.
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let someone off

Meaning
to forgive someone and not punish them
Example
The teacher let him off with a warning.
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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.
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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

lost for words

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

lose interest

Meaning
to stop being interested in something
Example
He quickly lost interest in the project.
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.
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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

learn from your mistakes

Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people learn from their mistakes.
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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.
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long story short

Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
Long story short, we missed the train.
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look back at

Meaning
to think about something that happened in the past
Example
When I look back at my college days, I realize how much I’ve learned.
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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.
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laugh along with

Meaning
to share in someone else's laughter or joy
Example
Everyone laughed along with the funny story.
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look set to

Meaning
to seem likely to happen soon
Example
The company looks set to dominate the market in the coming years.
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look down upon

Meaning
to regard someone or something as inferior or less worthy
Example
No one should look down upon others based on their position.
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lose your temper

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

Meaning
to explore or see what is nearby; to sightsee
Example
We spent the afternoon looking around the old city.
idiom

laugh off

Meaning
to dismiss something by treating it as a joke
Example
She tried to laugh off the mistake during the presentation.
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look out over

Meaning
to have a view of something from above or a distance
Example
Our room looks out over the beautiful lake.
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lie back

Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just lie back and take a deep breath.
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light up with joy

Meaning
to look suddenly happy or excited
Example
Her face lit up with joy when she saw her parents.
idiom

lovebirds

Meaning
a couple who are very affectionate with each other
Example
Look at those lovebirds holding hands in the park!
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line questions up

Meaning
to prepare queries in an organized list
Example
I line questions up before our weekly check-in with leadership.
idiom

left speechless

Meaning
so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was left speechless by her generosity.
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look out for one another

Meaning
to care for and protect others in the team
Example
Good teams always look out for one another.
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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.
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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.
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let it go

Meaning
to stop worrying about something; to forgive or forget
Example
She finally decided to let it go and move on.
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lay your cards on the table

Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s lay our cards on the table and discuss this honestly.
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lightbulb moment

Meaning
a sudden moment of realization or inspiration
Example
He had a lightbulb moment when he figured out how to fix the code.
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lead into

Meaning
to introduce or prepare the way for something
Example
She used a joke to lead into her main topic.
idiom

lock someone up

Meaning
to imprison or jail someone
Example
They managed to lock him up for his crimes.
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listen with respect

Meaning
to pay attention and value other people’s perspectives during communication
Example
To understand others, we must listen with respect to their stories.
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let pressure off

Meaning
to release built-up stress or tension
Example
He plays football on weekends to let pressure off.
idiom

light bulb moment

Meaning
a sudden realization or new idea
Example
She had a light bulb moment while brainstorming for the campaign.
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lift yourself out of

Meaning
to recover or rise from a negative emotional state
Example
She worked hard to lift herself out of depression.
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live with

Meaning
to accept and endure something unpleasant or regrettable
Example
He’ll have to live with his decision for the rest of his life.
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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.
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look ahead

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

Meaning
to remember something with affection or happiness
Example
She looks back fondly on her childhood memories.
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let go of

Meaning
to release negative emotions or painful memories; to stop holding onto something emotionally
Example
She’s learning to let go of her past mistakes and move forward.
idiom

light up someone’s day

Meaning
to make someone happy
Example
Your kind words lighted up my day.
idiom

lose your mind

Meaning
to become mentally unstable or extremely upset
Example
He nearly lost his mind after the breakup.
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learn by

Meaning
to gain knowledge or skill through a specific way or method
Example
Many people learn by making mistakes and correcting them.
idiom

love is blind

Meaning
people in love do not see each other's faults
Example
They say love is blind, and he proves it every day.
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lock horns with

Meaning
to get into a serious conflict with someone
Example
Two parties lock horns with each other over reform details.
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live within your means

Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
It's important to live within your means to avoid debt.
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look into research

Meaning
to study or investigate something deeply
Example
You need to look into research materials before writing your paper.
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let up

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

lead generation

Meaning
the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers
Example
We’re focusing on lead generation through free webinars.
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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.
idiom

leave no stone unturned

Meaning
to do everything possible to achieve a goal
Example
The police left no stone unturned in their search for the missing child.
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log on

Meaning
to connect to the internet or a system
Example
I usually log on to check my emails in the morning.
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look up to

Meaning
to admire or respect someone
Example
I really look up to my father for his honesty and kindness.
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log on to

Meaning
to access a website or online platform by entering credentials
Example
Students must log on to the portal before the class starts.
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look beyond stereotypes

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

Meaning
to guide others through your own example or actions
Example
Great leaders lead by example rather than words.
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laugh off trouble

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

lost in translation

Meaning
when the meaning is lost or changed in translation or communication
Example
The humor was lost in translation when the movie was dubbed.
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level up professionally

Meaning
to improve your professional skills or position
Example
He took online courses to level up professionally.
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look up to mentors

Meaning
to admire and respect experienced people
Example
Young managers often look up to their senior mentors for advice.
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lift yourself above doubt

Meaning
to overcome self-doubt and trust your own potential
Example
You need to lift yourself above doubt to achieve your dreams.
idiom

learn by doing

Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students learn by doing during the science experiments.
idiom

lay the blame on

Meaning
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad.
Example
They tried to lay the blame on the new employee.
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look within yourself

Meaning
to examine your thoughts and feelings to find answers or motivation
Example
You need to look within yourself to find true happiness.
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let feelings out

Meaning
to express emotions instead of keeping them inside
Example
It's important to let your feelings out instead of hiding them.
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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.
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lash out

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

Meaning
to fulfill what is expected of you
Example
He worked hard to live up to expectations.
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.
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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.
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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.
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learn from

Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding through experience or observation
Example
We can learn from other cultures to make our society more inclusive.
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log off from

Meaning
to disconnect from an online account or service
Example
I log off from work chats after dinner to stay present with family.
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look up information on

Meaning
to search for specific details or data about something
Example
You can look up information on the topic online.
idiom

lose sleep over something

Meaning
to worry a lot about something
Example
Don’t lose sleep over minor issues.
idiom

lean into

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

Meaning
to reveal something secret unintentionally
Example
Don’t let on that you know about the plan.
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lead from the front

Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to lead from the front and inspire others to follow.
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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.
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look beyond yourself

Meaning
to consider others’ feelings or needs instead of focusing only on yourself
Example
Real emotional growth comes when you look beyond yourself.
idiom

lose your train of thought

Meaning
to forget what you were thinking or saying
Example
I lost my train of thought when the phone rang.
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listen carefully

Meaning
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
Example
Good manners require you to listen carefully when others speak.
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let out

Meaning
to express or release emotions openly
Example
He finally let out his anger after holding it in for weeks.
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live and learn

Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, live and learn.
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let bygones be bygones

Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to let bygones be bygones and move forward.
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lend a helping hand

Meaning
to offer assistance or support
Example
She always tries to lend a helping hand to those in need.
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leave out

Meaning
to omit or not include something in writing or speech
Example
Don't leave out important details when you write the summary.
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loop in on

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

Meaning
to access an online system in order to do something
Example
Everyone logs in for the robotics demo ten minutes early.
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light the fire

Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really lit the fire in the employees’ hearts.