Lead off
To begin, to start, to open.The golfer was the first to lead off in the tournament.
Lead a dog`s life
To live a hard life, to work hard and be treated unkindly.My friend has been leading a dog`s life since he started his new job.
Layaway plan
A plan in which someone pays part of some money that is owed and then pays the rest later and the store keeps the item until the full price has... Read more →
Lay waste (to something) lay (something) to waste
To destroy and leave something in ruins, to wreck something.The army laid waste to the enemy territory.
Lay up (something) lay (something) up
To collect a supply of something, to save something for future use, to store something.We are planning to lay up some canned fruit for the... Read more →
Lay out (money) lay (money) out
To spend or pay some money.My friend will have to lay out much money for his new apartment.
Life of Riley
An easy life of luxury, a pleasant life.My father has been living the life of Riley since he retired from his job last year.
Lick of work
Not even a small amount of work (usually used in the negative).The children did not do a lick of work when the teacher was away.
Leave one’s mark on (someone or something)
To affect the behavior and performance of another person or of something.The company president left his mark on the company for many years after... Read more →
Leave one to one’s fate
To abandon someone to whatever may happen.The tour was suddenly canceled and we were left to our fate in getting our money refunded.