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lift off

Meaning
to start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
Her confidence helped the project lift off successfully.
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look up

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

learn the ropes

Meaning
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
Example
It took me a month to learn the ropes at my new job.
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lay into

Meaning
to criticize someone harshly
Example
Instead of laying into the intern, offer some guidance.
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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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level up professionally

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

Meaning
to show sudden happiness or excitement on your face
Example
His face lit up at the news of his promotion.
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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 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.
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look beyond culture

Meaning
to see people as individuals rather than defining them by their culture
Example
To build global unity, we must look beyond culture and see shared humanity.
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let emotions in

Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and process emotions
Example
Don’t block your feelings—let emotions in and deal with them.
idiom

like father, like son

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

Meaning
to reflect on something that happened in the past
Example
Students often look back on their school days with pride.
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log into

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

Meaning
to record what you learned from an experience
Example
We log lessons from each sprint in a shared wiki page.
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lift up

Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really lifted up my mood today.
idiom

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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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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look into expansion opportunities

Meaning
to investigate possibilities for growing the business abroad
Example
The management is looking into expansion opportunities in Africa.
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log back in

Meaning
to enter your account again after logging out
Example
I had to log back in after my session expired.
idiom

like one big happy family

Meaning
people living or working together in harmony
Example
Our office team works like one big happy family.
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lean on courage

Meaning
to rely on one’s inner strength during fear
Example
He learned to lean on courage instead of fear.
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learn from differences

Meaning
to gain understanding or wisdom by observing cultural contrasts
Example
We can learn from differences instead of judging them.
idiom

life in the fast lane

Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys life in the fast lane with parties and travel.
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log off

Meaning
to disconnect from a computer system
Example
Don’t forget to log off before you leave the office.
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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.
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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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look out toward

Meaning
to show attention or awareness toward someone’s needs
Example
We should always look out toward those who are struggling.
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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.
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line up with

Meaning
to match or agree with something
Example
These metrics line up with our targets.
idiom

live from hand to mouth

Meaning
to barely have enough money to survive
Example
Many laborers live from hand to mouth every day.
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lose confidence

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

Meaning
to make yourself feel happier and less stressed
Example
Watching a funny movie can really lighten your mood.
idiom

level playing field

Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
The new rules create a level playing field for all teams.
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let go of confusion

Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she let go of confusion, everything became clear.
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light up with happiness

Meaning
to look very happy
Example
Her face lit up with happiness when she saw the gift.
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look out after

Meaning
to take care of someone, especially someone younger or weaker
Example
My parents taught me to look out after my younger cousins.
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lock down on

Meaning
to impose strict security controls on something
Example
After the warning, we locked down on remote access rules.
idiom

lock it down

Meaning
to secure something completely
Example
Before launching the website, make sure to lock it down.
idiom

Lay bricks for the future

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

lock horns

Meaning
to get into an argument or fight
Example
They locked horns over the new proposal.
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look inside

Meaning
to reflect on your own emotions and motivations
Example
You need to look inside yourself to understand your anger.
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let courage in

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

long in the tooth

Meaning
getting old
Example
He’s a bit long in the tooth for this kind of work.
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learn to let go

Meaning
to accept something and move on emotionally
Example
You must learn to let go of your past regrets.
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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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lean in to

Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to lean in to the discussion.
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lash with anger

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

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

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

lock down

Meaning
to secure or restrict access to something completely
Example
After detecting the breach, the company locked down all servers.
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lash out emotionally

Meaning
to express anger or frustration violently or suddenly
Example
He lashed out emotionally when he felt betrayed.
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listen actively

Meaning
to focus completely on what someone is saying and respond thoughtfully
Example
Try to listen actively instead of just waiting to reply.
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lay the groundwork for

Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s laying the groundwork for her next career move.
idiom

Lose your shirt

Meaning
To lose a lot of money.
Example
He lost his shirt gambling last night.
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load up on veggies

Meaning
to eat a lot of vegetables
Example
I load up on veggies at lunch so dinner can stay light.
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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.
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live for

Meaning
to find hope or meaning in something or someone
Example
She lives for her children and their happiness.
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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

Lay down arms

Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to lay down arms and negotiate.
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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.
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.
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let yourself breathe

Meaning
to allow yourself time to relax and calm down
Example
You should let yourself breathe when things get overwhelming.
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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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leak out

Meaning
to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy
Example
Sensitive information leaked out before the official announcement.
idiom

light the fire

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

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

Meaning
to gain knowledge or wisdom as a result of experience or difficulty
Example
We often learn through our failures more than our successes.
idiom

learning on the fly

Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are learning on the fly from user data.
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loosen up

Meaning
to relax your body or mind; to become less tense
Example
You need to loosen up and stop being so serious.
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lift your spirit up

Meaning
to make yourself feel more cheerful and hopeful
Example
Helping others can really lift your spirit up.
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loop in

Meaning
to include someone in communication or discussion
Example
Please loop in the designer when making changes.
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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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let go of resentment

Meaning
to release negative feelings toward someone
Example
He decided to let go of resentment and move on with his life.
idiom

lean over

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

Meaning
to show preference or support for one option or side
Example
Most countries lean toward multilateral cooperation.
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line up investors

Meaning
to secure people who will provide funding
Example
Our team is working to line up investors before the press release.
idiom

lazy bones

Meaning
a lazy person
Example
Come on, lazy bones, get out of bed!
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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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let yourself go

Meaning
to relax and enjoy without worrying
Example
Sometimes you need to let yourself go and stop overthinking.
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laugh together

Meaning
to share laughter and joy with others
Example
We all laughed together remembering funny college stories.
idiom

Love me, love my dog

Meaning
If you love someone, you must accept their flaws too.
Example
Love me, love my dog—you can’t love me and hate my friends.
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live by

Meaning
to follow certain principles or moral values
Example
Our organization lives by honesty and transparency.
idiom

level up

Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to level up in his career.
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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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lighten your thoughts

Meaning
to make your mind feel less heavy or serious
Example
Journaling helps me lighten my thoughts when I feel burdened.
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look beyond bias

Meaning
to see past personal prejudices and focus on fairness
Example
We must look beyond bias to make objective hiring decisions.
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.
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.
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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.
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look for

Meaning
to search for something you need
Example
I’m looking for a new job because I need more stability.
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link up with

Meaning
to connect or cooperate with another group or country
Example
Our company plans to link up with partners in Asia for expansion.
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lash back

Meaning
to respond angrily to criticism or attack
Example
When criticized unfairly, she immediately lashed back with strong words.
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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.
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lay down trade rules

Meaning
to establish regulations for trading activities
Example
International organizations lay down trade rules to ensure fair exchange.
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lash out at

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

Meaning
to stabilize one's emotional state; to avoid highs and lows
Example
He practices meditation daily to level emotions.
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lean into uncertainty

Meaning
to accept and embrace the unknown aspects of change
Example
Successful leaders lean into uncertainty rather than fear it.
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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.
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lay out a vision

Meaning
to clearly explain plans or goals for the future
Example
The CEO laid out a vision for the company’s next five years.
idiom

lovebirds

Meaning
a couple who are very affectionate with each other
Example
Look at those lovebirds holding hands in the park!
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.
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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.
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let someone in

Meaning
to allow someone to know personal or emotional details about you
Example
It’s not easy for me to let someone in after being betrayed.
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lean forward

Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She leaned forward and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
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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let tension out

Meaning
to release built-up stress or pressure
Example
Exercise helps you let tension out after a tough day.
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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.
idiom

learn the hard way

Meaning
to learn something through experience, especially through making mistakes
Example
He learned the hard way that honesty is the best policy.
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.
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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.
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listen within

Meaning
to pay attention to your inner voice or emotions
Example
When confused, take a moment to listen within.
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look out for others

Meaning
to watch over or protect other people
Example
It’s important to look out for others in difficult situations.
idiom

lend a helping hand

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

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

Meaning
to express feelings that you have been holding in
Example
It’s healthy to let emotions out instead of suppressing them.