Collocations Starting with "L"
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- lasting friendship A friendship that continues for a very long time
- launch a product To introduce a new product to the market
- law and order The condition of a society in which laws are obeyed and people behave peacefully
- lead a team To be in charge of and direct a group of people working together
- learn by heart To memorise something so completely that you can repeat it without looking
- legal aid Free or subsidised legal advice and representation for people who cannot affo...
- level playing field A situation where everyone has an equal chance of success
- life sentence A punishment of imprisonment for the rest of a person's life or a very long p...
- light breeze A gentle, mild wind
- light sleeper A person who wakes up easily from small sounds or disturbances
- light snack A small, easy-to-digest amount of food eaten between meals
- lingering regret A feeling of regret that stays with you for a long time
- literature review A comprehensive survey of existing research and publications on a particular ...
- living expenses The regular costs of daily life such as food, rent, and bills
- long haul A journey covering a very long distance, especially a flight
- long overdue Something that should have happened much earlier
- lose a match To be defeated in a competitive game
- lose money To have less money as a result of a bad investment, business failure, or misf...
- lose touch To gradually stop communicating with someone
- lose weight To become lighter in body mass, typically through diet or exercise
- lose your temper To become very angry and lose self-control
- lost for words Unable to think of anything to say, usually due to shock or strong emotion
- love at first sight Falling in love the very first time you see someone
- lump sum A single large payment of money, as opposed to several smaller payments
- lunch break The midday period when you stop work to eat lunch