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 golf — Sports 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
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