let alone

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Adverbial let alone has 1 sense

let alone, not to mention - much less; "she can't boil potatoes, let alone cook a meal"

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Term: let alone

Description: "Let alone" is a phrase used to emphasize that something is even less likely or possible than something else mentioned. It is used to express the idea of excluding a less probable or feasible option.

Sample sentences:

I can't afford to buy a new car, let alone a luxury sports car.
He can't even complete his homework, let alone finish a whole book.
The company doesn't have enough funds to hire new employees, let alone open new branches.
She didn't have time to eat breakfast, let alone prepare lunch for herself.
John can't swim, let alone surf on big waves.

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