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- Let's not go there. C1 Used to suggest avoiding a particular topic because it is sensitive, unpleasant, or likely to cause conflict.
- let's shoot the breeze To have a relaxed, informal conversation, usually about unimportant things.
- level playing field B2 A level playing field is a situation where everyone has the same chances and no one has an unfair advantage.
- like chalk and cheese B2 Used to say that two people or things are completely different from each other.
- live down To live down something is to gradually make people forget a bad or embarrassing event by behaving well afterward.
- live in blissful ignorance To be happily unaware of unpleasant facts or problems.
- long shot B2 A long shot is something that has a very small chance of success but is still possible.
- Long time no see. B2 An informal greeting used when meeting someone after a long period of not seeing them.
- look a gift horse in the mouth C1 To look a gift horse in the mouth means to criticize or question a gift instead of being grateful.
- loose cannon C1 A loose cannon is a person who acts unpredictably and may cause trouble for others.
- loosen up To relax and become less tense or strict.
- lost the plot B2 To become confused or behave in a way that no longer makes sense.
- make a pig's ear of C1 To do something very badly and create a mess or failure.
- make ends meet B2 To earn just enough money to cover one's basic expenses.
- make waves B2 To make waves means to cause trouble or create a strong reaction by challenging the usual way of doing things.
- mind your Ps and Qs C1 Be very polite and careful about what you say and do, especially in formal situations.
- miss the point B2 To fail to understand the most important or essential part of something being discussed or explained.
- Monday morning quarterback C1 A "Monday morning quarterback" is someone who criticizes or judges a decision after the outcome is known.
- more haste less speed C1 Used to warn that rushing often causes mistakes and slows you down overall.
- mug's game C1 A mug's game is an activity that is pointless, foolish, or not worth the effort, often because the odds are against you.