Let Alone (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Let Alone (something) Idiom mean?

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let alone (something) What does let alone (something) mean?	not to mention something, to say nothing of something	I don`t have enough money to go to a movie let alone go on a holiday.
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get one's feet wet What does "get one's feet wet" mean?	start a new project cautiously	start a new project cautiouslyBefore getting my feet wet I spent many months studying the plans for the new project.

Stick your neck out What does "Stick your neck out" mean?	If you stick you neck out, you take a risk because you believe in something.
by the skin of one`s teeth What does "by the skin of one`s teeth" mean?	only just, barely	We arrived on time for the train by the skin of our teeth.
A slice off a cut loaf is never missed What does "A slice off a cut loaf is never missed" mean?	Used colloquially to describe having sexual intercourse with someone who is not a virgin, especially when they are in a relationship. The analogy refers to a loaf of bread; it is not readily apparent, once the end has been removed, exactly how many slices have been taken.('You never miss a slice from a cut loaf' is also used.)
back on one`s feet What does "back on one`s feet" mean?	to return to good financial or physical health	My friend is back on his feet after his company went out of business.
Gorillas in the Mist What does "Gorillas in the Mist" mean?	pissed; drunk; intoxicated

a storm is brewing What does "a storm is brewing" mean?	there is going to be trouble or a storm coming	A storm is brewing between the two government departments over the tax issue.
Wash your hands of something What does "Wash your hands of something" mean?	If you wash your hands of something, you disassociate yourself and accept no responsibility for what will happen.
cry over spilled/spilt milk What does "cry over spilled/spilt milk" mean?	to cry or complain about something that has already happened	You should not cry over spilled milk. The past is past and you cannot change it.
hang up (something) What does "hang up (something)" mean?	place something on a hook/peg/hangar	Everyone was forced to hang up their jackets before they entered the room.
cheat on (someone) What does "cheat on (someone)" mean?	to be unfaithful to someone	The man began cheating on his wife which was the cause of their divorce.

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Let Alone (something) Idiom