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Base language: EN
Letter: l
Total idioms: 9858 - currently selected: 488 (50 per page)Loaf around
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loaf around
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to do nothing in particular, be idle.
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loaf around
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to do nothing in particular, be idle.
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Loan shark
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A loan shark is a person who lends money at extremely high interest rates to people who are unable to obtain a loan from the bank.
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The young immigrant was beaten because he was late paying back money to a loan shark.
A loan shark is a person who lends money at extremely high interest rates to people who are unable to obtain a loan from the bank.
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The young immigrant was beaten because he was late paying back money to a loan shark.
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Loan shark
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A loan shark is an authorized person who lends money at extremely high interest rates to people who are unable to obtain a loan from the bank.
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The young immigrant was beaten because he was late paying back money to a loan shark.
A loan shark is an authorized person who lends money at extremely high interest rates to people who are unable to obtain a loan from the bank.
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The young immigrant was beaten because he was late paying back money to a loan shark.
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Lock horns
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If you lock horns with somebody, you argue or fight with them about something.
lock horns
1. (idiomatic) To come into conflict.
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If there is another incident like that in the building, the occupants will be locking horns!
If you lock horns with somebody, you argue or fight with them about something.
lock horns
1. (idiomatic) To come into conflict.
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If there is another incident like that in the building, the occupants will be locking horns!
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Lock lips
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lock lips
1. (idiomatic) To kiss on the lips; to engage in a French kiss.
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lock lips
1. (idiomatic) To kiss on the lips; to engage in a French kiss.
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Lock, stock and barrel
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lock, stock and barrel
1. (idiomatic) A thing in its entirety, with nothing omitted.
? They want to buy the whole thing, lock, stock and barrel.
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lock, stock and barrel
1. (idiomatic) A thing in its entirety, with nothing omitted.
? They want to buy the whole thing, lock, stock and barrel.
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Locker room humor
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locker room humor (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A type of humor involving jokes about crude and sexual topics.
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locker room humor (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A type of humor involving jokes about crude and sexual topics.
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Log off
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log off (third-person singular simple present logs off, present participle logging off, simple past and past participle logged off)
1. To log out
2. (idiomatic) To depart from conversation; to say goodbye.
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log off (third-person singular simple present logs off, present participle logging off, simple past and past participle logged off)
1. To log out
2. (idiomatic) To depart from conversation; to say goodbye.
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Lone gunman
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lone gunman (plural lone gunmen)
1. (idiomatic) 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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lone gunman (plural lone gunmen)
1. (idiomatic) 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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Lone it
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lone it (third-person singular simple present lones it, present participle loning it, simple past and past participle loned it)
1. (idiomatic) To go alone.
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lone it (third-person singular simple present lones it, present participle loning it, simple past and past participle loned it)
1. (idiomatic) To go alone.
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Long arm
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long arm (plural long arms)
1. A pole tool used for handling things too far away to reach.
2. (idiomatic) Influence, far-reaching power.
? The long arm of the law
3. A gun with a long barrel, such as a rifle or shotgun.
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long arm (plural long arms)
1. A pole tool used for handling things too far away to reach.
2. (idiomatic) Influence, far-reaching power.
? The long arm of the law
3. A gun with a long barrel, such as a rifle or shotgun.
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Long arm of the law
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long arm of the law
1. (idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.
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long arm of the law
1. (idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.
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Long as my arm
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long as my arm (not comparable)
1. (simile) Very long.
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long as my arm (not comparable)
1. (simile) Very long.
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Long drink
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long drink (plural long drinks)
1. (idiomatic) A relatively weak (low alcoholic content per volume) and voluminous mixed drink, typically containing lots of ice and mixer.
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long drink (plural long drinks)
1. (idiomatic) A relatively weak (low alcoholic content per volume) and voluminous mixed drink, typically containing lots of ice and mixer.
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Long finger
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long finger (plural long fingers)
1. middle finger
2. (idiomatic, Ireland) A state of postponement or procrastination.
3. (idiomatic, Ireland) hire purchase or credit.
? Jim tries to look flash but he buys everything on the long finger.
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long finger (plural long fingers)
1. middle finger
2. (idiomatic, Ireland) A state of postponement or procrastination.
3. (idiomatic, Ireland) hire purchase or credit.
? Jim tries to look flash but he buys everything on the long finger.
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Long green
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long green (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, slang, often preceded by some or the) Money, especially in the form of cash.
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long green (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, slang, often preceded by some or the) Money, especially in the form of cash.
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Long haul
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long haul (not comparable)
1. travelling a long distance
? a long-haul flight
long haul (countable and uncountable, plural long hauls)
1. (idiomatic) A long time; the long term; an extended period.
? I thought it would be a short project, but now it looks like I'm in it for t
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long haul (not comparable)
1. travelling a long distance
? a long-haul flight
long haul (countable and uncountable, plural long hauls)
1. (idiomatic) A long time; the long term; an extended period.
? I thought it would be a short project, but now it looks like I'm in it for t
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Long in the tooth
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A person who is long in the tooth is a bit too old to do something.
long in the tooth
1. (idiomatic) Old, aged.
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She's a bit long in the tooth for a cabaret dancer, isn't she?
A person who is long in the tooth is a bit too old to do something.
long in the tooth
1. (idiomatic) Old, aged.
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She's a bit long in the tooth for a cabaret dancer, isn't she?
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Long pork
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long pork (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Human flesh.
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long pork (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Human flesh.
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Long row to hoe
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long row to hoe
1. (idiomatic) A difficult or arduous task.
? Raising three kids by himself is going to be a long row to hoe.
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long row to hoe
1. (idiomatic) A difficult or arduous task.
? Raising three kids by himself is going to be a long row to hoe.
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Long run
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long run
1. (idiomatic) An extended period of time.
? It's a little more work up front, but it will save a lot of time in the long run.
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long run
1. (idiomatic) An extended period of time.
? It's a little more work up front, but it will save a lot of time in the long run.
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Long screwdriver
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long screwdriver (plural long screwdrivers)
1. (idiomatic) Interference (usually in military matters) by politicians.
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long screwdriver (plural long screwdrivers)
1. (idiomatic) Interference (usually in military matters) by politicians.
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Long shot
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long shot (plural long shots)
1. (idiomatic, nautical) Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. The term arose from the accuracy of early ship guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.
? We can try your plan, but it's a long shot and it probably won't work.
2. (film) A
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long shot (plural long shots)
1. (idiomatic, nautical) Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. The term arose from the accuracy of early ship guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.
? We can try your plan, but it's a long shot and it probably won't work.
2. (film) A
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Long since
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long since (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Long ago; in the (distant) past.
? I don't know why he asked me to do that, when I had long since finished it.
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long since (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Long ago; in the (distant) past.
? I don't know why he asked me to do that, when I had long since finished it.
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Long story short
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long story short
1. (idiomatic) Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story.
? Anyway, long story short, I totally screwed up today.
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long story short
1. (idiomatic) Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story.
? Anyway, long story short, I totally screwed up today.
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Long tail
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long tail (plural long tails)
1. (mathematics, probability) Used other than as an idiom: The tail of a distribution that represents the rare occurrence of extreme values..
2. (marketing) Sales made for less usual goods within a very large choice, which can return a profit through reduced marketing and distribution costs.
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long tail (plural long tails)
1. (mathematics, probability) Used other than as an idiom: The tail of a distribution that represents the rare occurrence of extreme values..
2. (marketing) Sales made for less usual goods within a very large choice, which can return a profit through reduced marketing and distribution costs.
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Long time
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long time
1. (idiomatic) Used as part of greeting of two people who have not been in contact for a long time.
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long time
1. (idiomatic) Used as part of greeting of two people who have not been in contact for a long time.
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Long time no hear
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long time no hear
1. (idiomatic) I haven't heard from you for a long time.
? Dave! Long time no hear! How has Boston been treating you?
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long time no hear
1. (idiomatic) I haven't heard from you for a long time.
? Dave! Long time no hear! How has Boston been treating you?
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Long time no see
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long time no see
1. (idiomatic) I haven't seen you for a long time.
? Dave! Long time no see! How’s Boston been treating you?
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long time no see
1. (idiomatic) I haven't seen you for a long time.
? Dave! Long time no see! How’s Boston been treating you?
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Look a sight
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If a person looks a sight, their appearance is awful, unsuitable or very untidy.
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She looks a sight in that dress!
If a person looks a sight, their appearance is awful, unsuitable or very untidy.
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She looks a sight in that dress!
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Look after
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look after (third-person singular simple present looks after, present participle looking after, simple past and past participle looked after)
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To watch or protect; to keep safe.
? He asked me to look after his daughter while he was away.
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look after (third-person singular simple present looks after, present participle looking after, simple past and past participle looked after)
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To watch or protect; to keep safe.
? He asked me to look after his daughter while he was away.
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Look at
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look at (phrasal verb)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see look, at.
2. (transitive) To observe or watch (something).
3. (transitive) To study (something) visually.
4. (transitive) To consider.
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look at (phrasal verb)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see look, at.
2. (transitive) To observe or watch (something).
3. (transitive) To study (something) visually.
4. (transitive) To consider.
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Look back
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look back
1. Used other than as an idiom: see look, back.
? When I look back at my summer holidays as a child, I smile.
look back (plural look backs)
1. Alternative form of look-back.
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look back
1. Used other than as an idiom: see look, back.
? When I look back at my summer holidays as a child, I smile.
look back (plural look backs)
1. Alternative form of look-back.
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Look before you leap
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This is something you say when advising someone to think carefully about the possible dangers before doing something.
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Don't decide too quickly. Look before you leap!
This is something you say when advising someone to think carefully about the possible dangers before doing something.
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Don't decide too quickly. Look before you leap!
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Look daggers
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look daggers
1. (idiomatic, often followed by at) To stare in a severe, disapproving, or threatening manner, especially without speaking.
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look daggers
1. (idiomatic, often followed by at) To stare in a severe, disapproving, or threatening manner, especially without speaking.
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Look daggers at
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Someone who looks daggers at another looks at them very angrily.
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David looked daggers at Paul when he invited his new girlfriend to dance.
Someone who looks daggers at another looks at them very angrily.
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David looked daggers at Paul when he invited his new girlfriend to dance.
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Look down one's nose
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If someone looks down their nose at a person or thing, they consider that person or thing as inferior.
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Intellectuals often look down their noses at amusement parks and such.
If someone looks down their nose at a person or thing, they consider that person or thing as inferior.
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Intellectuals often look down their noses at amusement parks and such.
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Look down your nose
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If someone looks down their nose at a person or thing, they consider that person or thing as inferior.
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Intellectuals often look down their noses at amusement parks and such.
If someone looks down their nose at a person or thing, they consider that person or thing as inferior.
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Intellectuals often look down their noses at amusement parks and such.
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Look for a dog to kick
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look for a dog to kick (third-person singular simple present looks for a dog to kick, present participle looking for a dog to kick, simple past and past participle looked for a dog to kick)
1. (idiomatic) To seek someone or something to blame.
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look for a dog to kick (third-person singular simple present looks for a dog to kick, present participle looking for a dog to kick, simple past and past participle looked for a dog to kick)
1. (idiomatic) To seek someone or something to blame.
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Look forward
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look forward
1. (idiomatic) To anticipate or expect; especially, to expect something to be pleasant.
? I look forward to meeting him.
? We are looking forward to Christmas.
? He looked forward to having fun on Hallowe'en.
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look forward
1. (idiomatic) To anticipate or expect; especially, to expect something to be pleasant.
? I look forward to meeting him.
? We are looking forward to Christmas.
? He looked forward to having fun on Hallowe'en.
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Look forward to
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look forward to
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure. Be excited or eager to.
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look forward to
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure. Be excited or eager to.
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Look here
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look here
1. (idiomatic) Listen to me!
? Look here! That's enough!
? Now look here! I want you all to stop and sit down
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look here
1. (idiomatic) Listen to me!
? Look here! That's enough!
? Now look here! I want you all to stop and sit down
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Look into
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look into (third-person singular simple present looks into, present participle looking into, simple past and past participle looked into)
1. (idiomatic) to investigate, explore, or consider
? If you are buying a new car, you might want to look into getting a hybrid or other high-efficiency vehicle.
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look into (third-person singular simple present looks into, present participle looking into, simple past and past participle looked into)
1. (idiomatic) to investigate, explore, or consider
? If you are buying a new car, you might want to look into getting a hybrid or other high-efficiency vehicle.
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Look like
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look like (third-person singular simple present looks like, present participle looking like, simple past and past participle looked like)
1. (idiomatic, impersonal) To seem; appear.
? It looks like I'm stuck with you.
2. (idiomatic, transitive) To be similar in appearance to; resemble.
? Ostriches look like emus to some people, but th
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look like (third-person singular simple present looks like, present participle looking like, simple past and past participle looked like)
1. (idiomatic, impersonal) To seem; appear.
? It looks like I'm stuck with you.
2. (idiomatic, transitive) To be similar in appearance to; resemble.
? Ostriches look like emus to some people, but th
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Look like a million dollars
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If you look like a million dollars, you look extremely good.
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With a tan and a new hairstyle she looked a million dollars!
If you look like a million dollars, you look extremely good.
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With a tan and a new hairstyle she looked a million dollars!
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Look like a milliondollars
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If you look like a million dollars, you look extremely good.
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With a tan and a new hairstyle she looked a million dollars!
If you look like a million dollars, you look extremely good.
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With a tan and a new hairstyle she looked a million dollars!
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Look off
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look off
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To put off by one's facial expression
2. (transitive, idiomatic, American football) To mislead by directing one's apparent attention away from one's true object of intent.
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look off
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To put off by one's facial expression
2. (transitive, idiomatic, American football) To mislead by directing one's apparent attention away from one's true object of intent.
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Look on
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look on
1. (idiomatic) To watch; to observe.
? My performance seems somehow always to get worse when there are other people looking on.
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look on
1. (idiomatic) To watch; to observe.
? My performance seems somehow always to get worse when there are other people looking on.
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Look on the bright side
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If you look on the bright side, you view a mostly unpleasant situation in a positive and optimistic way and the see the favourable aspects.
Look on the bright side
1. to examine a situation, usually bad, from a positive perspective
? Look on the bright side of life
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OK. You know nobody. But look on the bright side - you'll make lots of new friends!
If you look on the bright side, you view a mostly unpleasant situation in a positive and optimistic way and the see the favourable aspects.
Look on the bright side
1. to examine a situation, usually bad, from a positive perspective
? Look on the bright side of life
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OK. You know nobody. But look on the bright side - you'll make lots of new friends!
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Look out
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look out (third-person singular simple present looks out, present participle looking out, simple past and past participle looked out)
1. (intransitive) To look from within to the outside.
? Look out, and you will see the rain has stopped.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic) Be vigilant and aware.
? While you're in the city center, look out for t
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look out (third-person singular simple present looks out, present participle looking out, simple past and past participle looked out)
1. (intransitive) To look from within to the outside.
? Look out, and you will see the rain has stopped.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic) Be vigilant and aware.
? While you're in the city center, look out for t
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