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

“A few clubs locally won’t even allow a camera on-site, let alone film crews,” said Rick Stegall, the club’s general manager.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

I found myself struggling to stay invested, let alone awake, throughout much of Season 3.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

"Our performance over the past few years has not met our own expectations, let alone those of our shareholders," the American added.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Replacing a manager after 10 years is no easy feat, let alone when there appears to be a squad overhaul too.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

With Aristide out of power, there was little hope for peace, let alone real change.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French