View synonyms for let alone

let alone

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

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Between the high cost of housing, the unhelpful unemployment offices and the cops finding excuses to harass him, Paul can’t find his footing, let alone his way home.

From Los Angeles Times

Construction is time consuming, stressful and expensive in normal times, let alone in a disaster zone with toxic waste.

From Los Angeles Times

He has never been elected as an MP, let alone served in a cabinet post.

From BBC

“I can barely play video games, let alone develop one,” Michael says now.

From Los Angeles Times

"On this definition, you can't be English even playing for England, let alone supporting them... I genuinely thought it was ridiculous."

From BBC

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