Lay over
To arrive somewhere and wait some time before continuing on a journey.We will have to lay over in London for nine hours before we continue on... Read more →
Lay out (something) lay (something) out
To plan something.We will lay out our plan for the new building at the next meeting.
Like the cut of (someone’s) jib
To like someone (a jib is a type of sail that is found on some sailboats).I like to work with the new accountant. I like the cut of his jib.
Like shooting fish in a barrel
Very easy, super easy, ridiculously easy .The contest was like shooting fish in a barrel. It was very easy to win a prize.
Like pulling teeth
Very difficult to do.It was like pulling teeth to try and get the boy to explain why he was crying.
Like one of the family
Like someone is a member of your family.My sister's friend is like one of the family and we invite her to come with us wherever we go.
Like nothing on earth
Very unusual.The performance by our neighbor was like nothing on earth and surprised everyone who saw it.
Like mad
Very fast, with great energy.I worked like mad but I was unable to finish the project before noon.
Like looking for a needle in a haystack
Engaged in a hopeless search.Looking for my house keys at the beach was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Like lambs to the slaughter
Quietly doing something without realizing the danger or difficulties of the situation.Our basketball team went like lambs to the slaughter to... Read more →