left
/ˈlɛft/
adjective6
noun6
adverb3
forms
lefts · farther left · further left · lefter · more left · farthest left · furthest left · leftest · leftmost · most left
Phrases with left
- be left at the postTo be completely overwhelmed or dominated.
- be left holding the babyTo be left with the responsibility of resolving a problem.
- by leftDone without abiding by proper rules and procedures, as it may be more convenient to ignore them entirely, bend the rules or use a workaround.
- exit stage leftTo exit or disappear in a quiet, non-dramatic fashion, making way for more interesting events.
- go leftTo take a turn for the worse, to go horribly wrong.
- has left the building(Someone or something) is gone and never coming back.
- left-handed complimentA complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense.
- left hookA powerful punch thrown with the left hand, typically after a jab or a straight punch.
- left turnA command to a soldier or other person who is marching: turn ninety degrees to your left!
- two left feetClumsiness, especially at dancing or in sports involving kicking a ball.
- two left handsLack of dexterity in either hand; being ambilevous.