let alone
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let alone(
lehd
uh
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lon
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. menos aún
He is not allowed contact with other prisoners, let alone visitors from outside.No le permiten comunicarse con los demás detenidos, menos aún recibir visitas de afuera.
b. y mucho menos
I can't afford to pay the rent, let alone go on vacation.No me alcanza para pagar el alquiler, y mucho menos para irme de vacaciones.
c. no digamos ya
He won't even explain his behavior, let alone apologize.Ni siquiera está dispuesto a explicar su comportamiento, no digamos ya disculparse.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. dejar en paz
Why don't you let the poor boy alone? He's perfectly happy watching TV.¿Por qué no dejas al pobre en paz? Está tan contento viendo la tele.
b. dejar estar
I tried to steer the conversation off the subject, but he wouldn't let it alone.Intenté desviar la conversación hacia otros temas, pero él no quería dejarlo estar.
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