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let well alone

idiom
Meaning

Do not interfere.


Examples
SIMPLE

The machine works fine, so let well alone.

CONTEXTUAL

The project is finally stable, so it is best to let well alone instead of changing things.

COMPLEX

Although he felt the urge to improve the existing system, he wisely decided to let well alone and avoid unnecessary complications.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all very well

    All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.

  2. 02

    as well

    In addition; also.

  3. 03

    buy to let

    To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it

  4. 04

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

  5. 05

    do well for oneself

    To thrive or succeed.

  6. 06

    don't let the door hit you on the way out

    Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.

  7. 07

    fare thee well

    The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.

  8. 08

    get well

    To recover from an illness or injury.

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