Keresés
to leave well alone
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to not try to interfere or make changes in a situation or with something that is already functioning satisfactorily to avoid causing unnecessary problems
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "leave well alone" and when to use it?
The idiom "leave well alone" has its origins in the English language, and its usage dates back several centuries. It is used to convey the idea that it is often best to refrain from interfering or making changes to something that is already functioning satisfactorily.
Példa
To be honest, you're better off letting well alone at this point.
After finally getting her computer to work again, she decided to leave well alone and not install any new software that might cause issues.
Sometimes it’s better to just leave well alone.
She had a unique decorating style that everyone loved, so they decided to leave well alone and not redecorate the room.
To be honest, you're better off letting well alone at this point.
