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leave things alone

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of let it be.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is best to leave things alone.

CONTEXTUAL

The machine is working fine now, so please leave things alone.

COMPLEX

Despite his desire to improve the flawed system, he realized it was wiser to leave things alone and avoid further complications.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all things considered

    Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    eat and leave no crumbs

    Synonym of eat (“to be very good at something; to rule; to rock”).

  4. 04

    finer things

    That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.

  5. 05

    French leave

    A departure taken quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone.

  6. 06

    hear things

    To imagine that one hears sounds that are not actually real; to have auditory hallucinations.

  7. 07

    Jack

    [Cockney slang]alone

  8. 08

    leave a sour taste in one's mouth

    To give one an unpleasant feeling or memory.

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