let alone

/lɛt əˌloʊn/
/lɛt əˈlʌʊn/
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Definitions of let alone
  1. adverb
    much less
    “she can't boil potatoes, let alone cook a meal”
    synonyms: not to mention
Pronunciation
US
/lɛt əˌloʊn/
UK
/lɛt əˈlʌʊn/
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