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- know one's onions Idiom C1 To know one's onions means to be very knowledgeable and competent about a particular subject or job.
- land on your feet Idiom B2 To land on your feet means to end up safe or successful after a problem or change.
- lay low Idiom B2 To lay low means to stay hidden or avoid attention for a period of time.
- learn the ropes Idiom B2 To learn the ropes means to learn how to do a job or activity, especially at the beginning.
- leg it Idiom B2 To leg it means to run away quickly, usually to escape or avoid trouble.
- let the cat out of the bag Idiom B2 To let the cat out of the bag means to reveal a secret, usually by accident.
- level playing field Idiom B2 A level playing field is a situation where everyone has the same opportunities and no unfair advantage.
- libido Word Libido is a person’s sexual desire or sex drive.
- like chalk and cheese Idiom B2 Used to say that two people or things are completely different from each other.
- literally Word B1 Literally means “in an exact, non-figurative way,” and is also often used for strong emphasis in informal speech.
- live down Word To live down something is to make people stop remembering or judging you for a past mistake or embarrassing event.
- loath Word Loath means unwilling or reluctant to do something.
- loathe Word To loathe someone or something is to hate them strongly.
- lofty Word Lofty describes something very high or someone’s ideas and goals that seem grand and idealistic.
- long shot Idiom B2 A long shot is something that has a very low chance of success.
- look a gift horse in the mouth Idiom C1 To criticize or question something you received for free instead of appreciating it.
- loose cannon Idiom C1 A loose cannon is a person who behaves unpredictably and may cause trouble or harm.
- loosen up Phrasal verb To loosen up means to relax and become less tense or stiff.
- lost the plot Idiom B2 To become confused or unreasonable and no longer understand what is happening or what matters.
- love Word A2 Love is a strong feeling of deep affection and care for someone or something.