let well alone
Do not interfere.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The machine works fine, so let well alone.”
“The project is finally stable, so it is best to let well alone instead of changing things.”
“Although he felt the urge to improve the existing system, he wisely decided to let well alone and avoid unnecessary complications.”
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all very well
All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.
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as well
In addition; also.
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buy to let
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it
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do well by doing good
To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.
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do well for oneself
To thrive or succeed.
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don't call us, we'll call you
A stereotypical statement from a hiring organization to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.
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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.
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fare thee well
The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.
Last updated August 10, 2026