L
Idioms beginning with "L"
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Contents of L:
[lead a dog's life] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To live a hard life, work hard, and be treated unkindly.
A new college student of long ago led a dog's life.
[lead a merry chase] {v. phr.}
To delay or escape capture by (someone) skillfully; make (a pursuer) work hard.
The deer led the hunter a merry chase.
Valerie is leading her boyfriend a merry chase.
[lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To have full control of; make or persuade (someone) to do anything whatever.
Many people are easily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose.
* /Don't let anyone lead you by the nose; use […]
[leading light] {n. phr.}
A prominent person in a community, company, or group.
Alan is the leading light of our discussion group on music.
[lead off] {v.}
To begin; start; open.
Richardson led off the inning with a double.
We always let Henry lead off.
Mr. Jones led off with the jack of diamonds.
* /When the teacher asked if the film helped them to understand, Phil led off […]
[lead on] {v. phr.}
To encourage you to believe something untrue or mistaken.
Tom led us on to believe that he was a world traveler, but we found out that he had never been outside our state.
* /We were led on to think that Jeanne and Jim were […]
[lead one a merry dance] {v. phr.}
To cause someone unusual discomfort or expense; tire someone by causing one to overdo.
With her personal extravagances and constant social activities that cost a fortune, Carol led her husband a merry dance.
[lead the way] {v. phr.}
To go before and show how to go somewhere; guide.
The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike.
The men hired an Indian to lead the way to the Pueblo ruins.
* /That school led the way in finding methods to […]