Loosen (someone’s) tongue
To make someone relax and say something that they normally would not say.I went to the coffee shop with my friend where I tried to loosen his... Read more →
Loose ends
Details that are not settled, things that are not finished.I have many loose ends to deal with before I go on my holidays.
Loom large (on the horizon)
To be coming as a possible problem or danger or threat.A large increase in transportation costs is looming large on the horizon.
Looking up
To appear promising or optimistic, to be improving.Things are looking up in the job market recently.
Look up to (someone)
To think of someone as a good example to copy, to respect someone.I look up to the president of our company and would like to copy him.
Look up (something) look (something) up
To search for something in a dictionary or other book.I will look up my friend's name in the telephone book.
Look up (someone) look (someone) up
To seek and find someone.When I was in New York City I looked up my friend from university.
Look to (something)
To expect or hope for something.The company looks to make much money with their new product.
Look like (something)
To predict something.It looks like rain this evening.
Leave word with (someone)
To leave a message with someone.I left word with my father to ask my mother to phone me tonight.