Like two peas in a pod
Very close or intimate.My two friends from school are like two peas in a pod and are always together.
Lull (someone) to sleep
To cause someone to fall asleep.The mother spent a long time trying to lull her young baby to sleep.
Lull (someone) into a false sense of security
To make someone believe that all is well before attacking them.The residents of the small community were lulled into a false sense of security... Read more →
Lull before the storm
A quiet period just before a period of great activity or excitement.It was the lull before the storm when the school principal began to tell the... Read more →
One’s lucky stars
A certain star or planet which is thought to bring a person good luck and success in life.You can count your lucky stars that you do not have to... Read more →
Luck out
To suddenly get lucky even though it looks like you will not succeed.I lucked out with the concert tickets and was able to buy four of them.
Lower the boom on (someone)
To scold or punish someone severely.Our teacher lowered the boom on the students who were late with their homework.
Lower oneself to (some level)
To bring oneself down to a lower level of behavior.I do not want to lower myself to the same level as the terrible supervisor.
Lower one’s voice
To speak more softly.The usher in the movie theater asked me to lower my voice.
Lower one’s sights
To set one's goals lower than they were, to accept something that is less than you were hoping for.My cousin did not graduate from university... Read more →