let alone

Idioms  

1. See leave someone alone .

2. Not to mention, as in We have no room for another house guest, let alone an entire family . [c. 1800]

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let alone

“I Will Always Love You” is a tough song under any circumstances, let alone those.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Few Americans have probably heard of Yandex, let alone use its services, and most likely didn’t notice when many of its hosted websites became inaccessible.

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026

Former Tottenham and Switzerland defender Ramon Vega has said he intends to run, but it appears unlikely he will get the five letters of support from member associations let alone be a serious contender.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

It took her some time to even tell her own family, let alone the police.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

Can’t believe I’m talking this much to Clem, let alone about Lymon.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome

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