# leave it at that

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/leave-it-at-that
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To agree that there has been enough discussion, study, etc. and that it is time to stop.

## Examples

- We disagreed on the price, so we decided to leave it at that.
- After a long argument about the movie, we realized we had different opinions and agreed to leave it at that.
- Although the committee members remained deeply divided on the final policy, they chose to leave it at that to avoid further conflict during the meeting.

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