leave it be
Synonym of let it be.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The argument is over, so just leave it be.”
“I know you want to fix the broken fence, but it is too old, so just leave it be.”
“Although the mystery of the missing letter continued to trouble him, he decided to leave it be and focus on his work.”
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eat and leave no crumbs
Synonym of eat (“to be very good at something; to rule; to rock”).
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French leave
A departure taken quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone.
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leave a sour taste in one's mouth
To give one an unpleasant feeling or memory.
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leave at the door
To dispense with something for now; to forget about it situationally, or omit or discard it in a given place or instance.
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leave behind
To abandon.
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leave for dust
To leave or abandon someone alone without helping or caring for them.
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leave home
To stop living with one's parents.
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leave it all on the field
Used to remind players not to dwell on minor mistakes, issues or conflicts that happened during the course of play.
Last updated August 10, 2026