English Idiom · Intermediate
likely lad
A young man who shows potential
Pronunciation: say likely lad
Meaning
A young man who shows potential.
Example
And meanwhile at the station, there's a couple of likely lads Who swear like how's your father, and they're very cool for cats.
And meanwhile at the station, there's a couple of likely lads Who swear like how's your father, and they're very cool for cats.
Practice tips
- Practice likely lad out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.