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ladies' loungeA room in a pub or hotel, separate from the main drinking area, in which drinks are served; originally a place for women to drink in when not welcome or not comfortable in the traditionally male-oriented public bar, and latterly a more genteel area than the public bar. Rate it:

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lady gardenA woman's pubic hair, and the area around it.Rate it:

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lady killeran individual who is very charming, attractive, and/or has an unusual level of success with womenRate it:

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lady's manA man who attracts women and enjoys their company.Rate it:

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LAGNAFAcronym of let's all get naked and fuck.Rate it:

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lance et comptehe shoots, he scores - to shoot and score a goalRate it:

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land of plentyA utopia that provides for all one's needsRate it:

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lap dogA small dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.Rate it:

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lap of luxuryA position or situation in which one is spoiled and indulged.Rate it:

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large and in chargeDominating or controlling a situation with confidence and aplomb.Rate it:

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last burst of fireA state of exertion where one gives one's all; expending all of one's remaining energy in a final effort to achieve one's goal.Rate it:

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latch ontoTo obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.Rate it:

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latch-key childA child who returns home from school to an empty house and therefore must unlock/unlatch the exterior door with a key, especially a child of working or absent parent(s).Rate it:

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latch-key childA child who returns home from school to an empty house and therefore must unlock/unlatch the exterior door with a key, especially a child of working or absent parent.Rate it:

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laugh all the way to the bankTo be happy due to the receipt of money.Rate it:

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Laugh Out of the Other Side of Your MouthTo made to feel sad after some happiness and excitementRate it:

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laughing all the way to the bankA person who has achieved success on a monetary scale when others doubted him.Rate it:

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laundry-shareAn arrangement in which owners of usually privately owned washers and dryers who wish to do others’ laundry and community users who choose to have their laundry done nearby, any time of the day, no matter where they are, use a network (such as one accessed through an app or a website) to coordinate the pickup and drop off soiled and cleaned garments, for which the user or soiled garment owner pays the washer (laundry doer) to clean for them.Rate it:

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lay aboutTo strike blows in all directions.Rate it:

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Lay an EggTo give a pathetic and shaming performance in somethingRate it:

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lay it on the lineTo state something, for example an ultimatum, strongly and clearly.Rate it:

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lay of the landThe trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.Rate it:

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lay offTo place all or part of a bet with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.Rate it:

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lay on the lineTo state strongly, clearly, and accurately.Rate it:

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lay openIn Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.Rate it:

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lay your cards on the tableTo be ​honest about ​your ​feelings and ​intentions.Rate it:

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Lay Your Cards on the TableTo be open in discussing plans and facts, to reveal something candidly to someoneRate it:

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le beurre et l'argent du beurreone's cake and eating it too; two mutually exclusive things, such that one can only choose one over anotherRate it:

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le bruit est pour le fat, la plainte pour le sot, l'honnête homme trompé s'éloigne et ne dit mot,Rows are for muffs, ’tis only fools complain. The gentleman deceived will grin and bear the pain.Rate it:

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le navire a péri corps et biensThe ship went down with all hands on board.Rate it:

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le patron n'est pas commode (fam.)The master (boss) knows all our tricks, is not easily taken in, is very strict, is not an easy customer to deal with.Rate it:

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le pauvre homme est toujours (comme un chien) à l'attacheThe poor man is a very slave, is compelled to work hard and constantly.Rate it:

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le repentir vient ordinairement trop tardDo a thing in haste and repent at leisure.Rate it:

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le roi convoqua le ban et l'arrière-banThe king assembled all his dependants.Rate it:

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le tiers et le quartTom, Dick, and Harry.Rate it:

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le vert fait bien avec le roseGreen goes well with pink; Pink and green are fit for a queen.Rate it:

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leadI would have the tower two stories, and goodly leads upon the top. — Bacon.Rate it:

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lead a charmed lifeTo always be lucky and safe from danger.Rate it:

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lead timeThe amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered.Rate it:

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leaf peepersPeople who go to places when and where the leaves are changing colors to see the beauty of the red, orange, yellow and green colors on the landscape.Rate it:

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lean and meanEfficient because of having nothing in excess of what is needed, and single-minded in one's objective.Rate it:

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lean intoTo accept something negative but unchangeable; to find a way to benefit from, or alleviate the harm of, risk, uncertainty and difficult situations.Rate it:

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leaps and boundsDramatic improvements.Rate it:

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leaps and boundsConsiderably; significantly.Rate it:

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leather-lungedPossessing or characterized by robust lungs and a strong voice suitable for loud, sustained public speaking, shouting, wailing, singing, etc.Rate it:

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leave it at thatTo agree that there has been enough discussion, study, etc. and that it is time to stop.Rate it:

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Leave No Stone UnturnedMake all efforts to accomplish any task or somethingRate it:

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leave no stone unturnedTo do a task very carefully and thoroughly, not missing any step.Rate it:

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leave somebody high and dryTo abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment.Rate it:

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leave somebody in the lurchTo abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation.Rate it:

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