as in not to mention
to say nothing of
I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan
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Recent Examples of let alone
And, yes, this will mark the album’s official debut in the CD format (!), let alone as a streaming or digital download release.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2025
In addition, there are many conflicts with the royal schedule, let alone Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday during the games.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
Is this the first time a jumbotron exposed an affair, let alone at a Coldplay concert?
—David Oliver, USA Today, 21 July 2025
The standard six-week postpartum visit is too late to identify emerging issues, let alone intervene.
—Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2025
In addition, there are many conflicts with the royal schedule, let alone Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday during the games.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
Is this the first time a jumbotron exposed an affair, let alone at a Coldplay concert?
—David Oliver, USA Today, 21 July 2025
The standard six-week postpartum visit is too late to identify emerging issues, let alone intervene.
—Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
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“Let alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20alone. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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