Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
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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lazy bones
Meaning
a lazy person
Example
Come on, **lazy bones**, get out of bed!
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lead by example
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
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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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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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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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leaf through
Meaning
to turn the pages of a book or magazine casually
Example
He likes to **leaf through** catalogs during lunch.
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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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lean on
Meaning
to depend on someone for support
Example
You can always **lean on** me when things get tough.
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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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leap forward
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
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leap of faith
Meaning
to do something without knowing the outcome
Example
Starting his own company was a **leap of faith** for him.
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learn by doing
Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students **learn by doing** during the science experiments.
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learn by heart
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
He **learned the poem by heart** for the recital.
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learn from mistakes
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
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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 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.
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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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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**.
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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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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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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.
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leave a mark
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
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leave aside
Meaning
to postpone discussion of something
Example
Let’s **leave aside** that issue until we have more data.