Leap to conclusions
To decide something or reach a conclusion without having all the facts.Our teacher leaped to conclusions when she accused the boy of breaking... Read more →
Lean toward (doing something)
To tend toward doing something.At the moment, we are leaning toward buying a laptop computer rather than a desktop computer.
Lean over backwards to (do something or help someone)
To do everything possible to do something or help someone.My cousin leaned over backwards to help my father when he was sick.
Lean on (someone)
To pressure someone by blackmail or threats of physical violence in order to make him or her do something.The gang tried to lean on the small... Read more →
Leak out (something) leak (something) out
To disclose special or secret information to the press.Somebody leaked out the information about the illegal donations to the press.
Leaf through (something)
To look through a book or magazine or newspaper without reading it in detail.I leafed through several magazines in the doctor's office.
Leading question
A question that suggests the kind of answer that you want to hear.The lawyer asked the man a leading question when he asked him about the money.... Read more →
Lead up to (something)
To prepare the way for something.The concerts in the park were leading up to the music festival.
Lead time
The time that is available to prepare for something.There was not much lead time to prepare for the advertising campaign.
Lead the way
To go first and show others how to go somewhere, to guide someone.I had to lead the way because nobody knew where the new office was located.