lay a finger on »
If you lay a finger on my little brother, I'll have your guts for garters.
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lay off »
To place all or part of a bet with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.
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learn by heart »
To memorize.
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left field »
The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and to your left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.
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let sleeping dogs lie »
To leave things as they are; especially, to avoid restarting or rekindling an old argument; to leave disagreements in the past.
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life of the party »
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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light a fire under »
To start sooner or move faster.
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listen in »
To listen without participating.
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live one »
A person, thing, or situation which is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or urgent.
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log off »
To depart from conversation; to say goodbye.
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lone gunman »
An individual person who acts on his or her own initiative, without partners, especially one who has sole responsibility for doing something questionable, confidential, or iniquitous.
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long time »
Used as part of greeting of two people who have not been in contact for a long time.
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look-in »
A chance to participate, compete, or succeed.
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Loose cannon »
An uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to his own friends, faction, political party, etc.
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lose one's touch »
To lose one's special mastery of or knack for a particular skill or activity.
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