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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Example Sentences

“Nobody wants to be under-exposed to risk assets, let alone be short, should the war suddenly conclude, or even if the Strait of Hormuz was unblocked,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Whether all of that was worth the cost, let alone worth tuning into, is up for debate.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

No one had ever been arrested for the crime, let alone convicted.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Inevitably, their stance at the moment is it is far too early to think about the championship, let alone whether team orders are needed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It galled her that Uncle Holt would ask my opinion about anything, let alone my own future.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson