Like father, like son
Many sons, take after their fathers, not only in looks but also in character. Some sons are described as a 'chip off the old block' -- a small... Read more →
Lightly come, lightly go
This means the same as easy come, easy go.
A light purse makes a heavy heart
We cannot be cheerful when we have money troubles. The reverse, of course, is A heavy purse makes a light heart.
Light not a candle to the sun
Don't try to throw more light on a matter that is already quite clear enough. Don't try to explain the obvious. Don't take the easy course of... Read more →
Life is sweet
This is to be found in Lavengro by George Borrow: 'Life is sweet, brother.' 'Do you think so?' 'Think so! - There's night and day, brother,... Read more →
Life is short and time is swift
Enjoy life while you can, for you will not live for ever. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.
Life is not all beer and skittles
Life is not all fun and games. We have our pleasant time, but we have our serious ones too. As Trilby says in the book by George Du Maurier that... Read more →
Liars should have good memories
If we always tell the truth we are unlikely to contradict ourselves; but if we resort to lies we are liable, when asked a question for a second... Read more →
A liar is not believed when he tells the truth
He is the mischievous young shepherd who roused the village a number of times by crying 'Wolf!' when there was no wolf. The time arrived when a... Read more →
Let the world wag
Let it wag, let it slide, let it go, let it slip, let it sink, let it pass. The last word varies, but the meaning is always the same : 'Let the... Read more →