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to leave somebody or something alone
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to not interfere with or bother someone or something, and to allow them to be as they are
to leave well (enough) alone
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to not interfere with or try to improve something that is already satisfactory or functioning well
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "leave well alone" and when to use it?
The idiom "leave well alone" has unclear origins, but it has been used for centuries to advise against unnecessary interference. It suggests that attempting to change something that doesn't need improvement might cause unintended problems.
Παράδειγμα
Let me know if I'm bothering you, and I'll leave you alone.
The parent left the young children alone at home, acting irresponsibly and jeopardizing their safety.
Listen, I don't want to buy any, so why don't you just take a walk and leave me alone!
"Leave me alone," he said gruffly, waving away his friend's concern.
"Leave me alone!"
