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to leave somebody or something alone
01
to not interfere with or bother someone or something, and to allow them to be as they are
Example
He tends to go on and on about his accomplishments, which can be tiring.
She could go on and on about her favorite TV show for hours.
My friend went on about the concert he attended last weekend.
to leave well (enough) alone
01
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.
Example
I should have let well enough alone, but instead I tried to help and only made things worse.
Sometimes it ’s better to just leave well alone.
To be honest, you're better off letting well alone at this point.
