leave things alone
Synonym of let it be.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is best to leave things alone.”
“The machine is working fine now, so please leave things alone.”
“Despite his desire to improve the flawed system, he realized it was wiser to leave things alone and avoid further complications.”
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all things considered
Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.
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all things to all people
Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.
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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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finer things
That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.
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French leave
A departure taken quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone.
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hear things
To imagine that one hears sounds that are not actually real; to have auditory hallucinations.
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Jack
[Cockney slang]alone
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leave a sour taste in one's mouth
To give one an unpleasant feeling or memory.
Last updated August 10, 2026