| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a lady-killer |
handsome man; a man who charms the ladies; hunk
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"Liam Neeson! He's gorgeous!" she said. "What a lady-killer!"
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| a leg up |
a start, a beginning, the first leg
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If I take a night class, I'll have a leg up on my diploma.
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| a level playing field |
a place where everyone has an equal chance, level the playing field
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A level playing field includes equal pay for equal work for all men and women.
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| a lick and a promise |
a hasty plan, a quick cleanup, give it the once-over
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We don't have time to do a thorough cleaning. We'll just give it a lick and a promise.
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| a lift |
energy, a positive feeling, a shot in the arm
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When I need a lift, I watch Oprah. She makes me feel good.
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| a little bird told me |
someone told me, one of your friends told me
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"How did you know that I play chess?" "Oh, a little bird told me."
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| a little hair off the dog |
(See hair off the dog)
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| a little off |
not quite sane, a bit crazy, one brick short...
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When Clem started eating grass, we knew he was a little off.
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| a little off |
not quite centered, not level
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The picture above the table is a little off. Let's straighten it.
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| a little steep |
a little high in price, too much money to pay
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I'd like to buy that leather coat but the price is a little steep.
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