1 let alone | Definition of let alone

let alone

conjunction

Definition of let alone

: to say nothing of : not to mention used especially to emphasize the improbability of a contrasting example he would never walk again let alone play golfSports Illus.how many ever see an Ambassador or Minister, let alone a President— Robert Lacville

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Examples of let alone in a Sentence

I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan.

First Known Use of let alone

1765, in the meaning defined above

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