Lend color to (something)
To provide an interesting accompaniment for something.The music of the orchestra helped to lend color to the dance performance.
Lend an ear (to someone)
To listen to someone.I was asked to lend an ear to my friend so he could tell me about his problems.
Leg work
Routine work (that often involves walking).I was forced to do all of the leg work to prepare for the meeting.
(not have a) leg to stand on
To not have a firm foundation of facts, to not have the facts to support one`s claims.The woman does not have a leg to stand on with her excuses... Read more →
Leg man
Someone who performs messenger services, an errand boy.My friend is working as a leg man for the motion picture company.
Left-handed compliment
An ambiguous compliment interpreted as offensive.The man gave the girl a left-handed compliment when he said that her dyed hair looked nice.
Left at the gate
To be abandoned (a horse that does not leave the starting gate during a race is said to be left at the gate).Everyone at my office went to lunch... Read more →
Let on (something)
To reveal something, to inform about something."Please don`t let on that you saw me at the movie last night."
Lesser (of the two)
The smaller one of the two.We chose the lesser of the two cars when we went to the car rental agency.
Less than pleased
Not pleased.My father was less than pleased when I returned his car late last night.