let alone

Meanings

• idiom

  used to indicate that a situation is even worse than what has already been mentioned

  - "He didn't have enough money for the ticket, let alone for dinner."
  - "She failed her exams, let alone got accepted into college."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

List of all variants of let alone that leads to same result
let alone , let , let fly , let go , let it all hang out , let one have it , let one's hair down , let rip , let the cat out of the bag , lets , letted , letting , leave well alone , leave well enough alone , leave/let well (enough) alone , let well alone , let well enough alone

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Etymology

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The origin of the idiom 'let alone' is uncertain, but it has been in use since the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The idiom 'let alone' is often used in a joking or lighthearted way to describe a bad situation.

2. The phrase 'let alone' can also be used in a positive context to express surprise or admiration, as in 'He spoke five languages, let alone being only ten years old.'

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Related Concepts

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1. hyperbole: Let alone is an example of hyperbole, which is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration for effect.

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Culture

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The idiom 'let alone' is commonly used in English language to express a situation that is much worse than what has already been mentioned. It has been used in various forms of literature and media to convey a sense of worsening circumstances.

How to Memorize "let alone"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'let alone', imagine a situation where you have a small problem, but when you consider the bigger picture, the problem seems insignificant compared to what's coming next.

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