Lion’s share (of something)

The biggest part or share of something.I plan to give the lion's share of my DVD collection to my friend.

Line up (something with something)

To adjust two things correctly.The carpenter lined up the two pieces of wood before he nailed them together.

Line up (someone for something)

To arrange or schedule someone for something.We were unable to line up a speaker for our meeting.

Line up (someone with someone)

To supply a person with a date or companion.We tried to line up my friend's sister with our friend but we were not successful.

Line up

To take places in a line or formation, to stand one behind another.We had to line up in front of the movie theater for over one hour.

Line one’s own pockets

To make money for oneself in a dishonest way.The local politician was lining his own pockets and did not win another election.

Line of least resistance

The easiest (but not always the best) way to do something.We took the line of least resistance and moved out of our apartment rather than have... Read more →

The likes of (someone)

Someone like the person who you are talking about.I do not enjoy spending time with the likes of my neighbor.

Like water off a duck`s back

Without effect, without changing one`s feelings or opinion.My boss always criticizes my friend but he ignores it and the criticism is like water... Read more →

Lunatic fringe

The more extreme members of a group.A small lunatic fringe of protesters caused many problems at the convention.