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Learn from history
phraseto understand past events, societal mistakes, and triumphs in order to make wiser decisions in the present
↗learn from mistakes
phraseto gain valuable knowledge, insight, and wisdom from past errors or failures to avoid repeating them
↗learn the ropes
idiomTo acquire the foundational skills, operational habits, and unwritten rules of a new job or environment.
↗Learned My Lesson
idiomTo have suffered a painful setback or blunder and resolved never to make the same mistake again.
↗learner
word A2a person who is learning a subject or skill a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
↗lease
word B2A legal contract conveying property or equipment for a specified period; to rent out or take on lease.
↗least
word A2the smallest amount, number, or degree smallest in amount or degree; minimal smallest in amount, extent, or importance
↗least prepared
word C1Having the lowest degree of readiness, resources, or equipment to face challenges.
↗Least Said, Soonest Mended
proverbA dispute or hurt feeling is resolved more quickly and peacefully when minimal words are spoken.
↗leather
word A2material made from animal skin, used for shoes, bags, belts, and furniture animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use A material made from the skin of an animal, usually treated and used to make clothing, shoes, or furniture.; animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use A material made from the skin of an animal, usually treated and used to make clothing, shoes, or furniture.
↗leave
word A1to go away, let something stay somewhere, or stop doing something to go away from; to depart or exit to go away from a place or situation; To go away from a place or person; to depart.; to go away from; to depart or exit to go away from a place or situation
↗leave behind
phrasal verbTo forget, abandon, or move past doubts, weaknesses, or objects
↗leave home
phrase A1to depart from one's house, or move away from family
↗Leave Me Alone
idiomA direct demand asking someone to stop bothering, provoking, or encroaching on one's space.
↗Leave no stone unturned
idiomto try every possible course of action or search thoroughly to achieve something; To explore every possible avenue, lead, or resource thoroughly in pursuit of a solution or goal.
↗leave out
phrasal verb B2To omit or exclude someone or something from a document, list, or conversation.; to omit or exclude someone or something
↗Leave Someone High and Dry
idiomTo abandon someone in a vulnerable, helpless, or difficult predicament without necessary support.
↗Leave Well Enough Alone
idiomTo refrain from meddling with or altering something that is already satisfactory, as attempts to improve it may cause trouble.
↗Leave with the One That Brought Ya
proverbRemain steadfastly faithful to the people, allies, or core values that helped you attain your position.
↗Leave with the One That Brung Ya
proverbA folk colloquial variant affirming loyalty to those who stood by you and supported your early steps.
↗Leave with the One That Brung You
proverbA dialectal expression teaching unyielding gratitude and fidelity to one's initial roots and backers.
↗Leave with the One What Brought Ya
proverbRemain steadfastly loyal to the original companion, sponsor, or principle that supported you from the start.
↗Leave with the One What Brought You
proverbStay true and committed to the reliable mentor, team, or approach that enabled your upward journey.
↗Leave with the One What Brung Ya
proverbA folk adage advising people to stay faithful to the core principles and companions that aided them.
↗Leave with the One What Brung You
proverbTo maintain integrity by staying faithful to the foundational supporters who stood by you in humble days.
↗Leave with the One Who Brought Ya
proverbStay faithful to the steadfast companion or trusted colleague who paved your way into the arena.
↗Leave with the One Who Brought You
proverbA standard moral maxim reminding one to remain dedicated to the person or institution that enabled their success.
↗Leave with the One Who Brung Ya
proverbA folksy reminder never to abandon early benefactors or true friends when reaching the summit of life.
↗Leave with the One Who Brung You
proverbAn idiomatic proverb stressing unyielding loyalty to the spouse, comrade, or mentor who helped launch your life.
↗Leaves of Three, Let It Be
proverbA mnemonic adage warning people to steer clear of plants with three-leaflet patterns (like poison ivy) to avoid harm.
↗lecture
word B1an educational talk given to an audience, especially to students in a college or university; an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college a talk given to a group of people to teach them about a subject
↗Leech
word C1an aquatic blood-sucking annelid worm with suckers at both ends
↗left
word A1on the side opposite the right side; also the past form of leave on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
↗Left Me in the Lurch
idiomDeserted or abandoned me unexpectedly in a difficult, vulnerable, or chaotic predicament.
↗Left out in the Cold
idiomExcluded, ignored, or overlooked regarding information, privileges, or communal activities.
↗Left Someone Behind
idiomAdvanced much faster than someone, leaving them behind in pace, progress, or physical location.
↗leg
word A1one of the body parts used for standing and walking; also a support of furniture one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands; one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
↗legacy
word B2Something handed down from a predecessor or from the past; heritage, inheritance, or a lasting imprint.; An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor. An amount of money or property left to someone in a will. Something left or handed down by a predecessor; heritage or inheritance. Something handed down from the past, such as money, property, or traditions.
↗legal
word B1permitted by law, or connected with the law; Permitted by law; relating to the law. relating to the law
↗legend
word B2A traditional story regarded as historical but unauthenticated; or an extremely famous and admired person.; a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person A traditional story popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; also a famous person admired for achievements.
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