leave it be
To leave something alone and not interfere with it
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
leave no crumbs
To leave no evidence or traces behind
leave no stone unturned
To thoroughly investigate or search every possible option
leave off
stop doing something
leave on
continue or proceed with something
leave someone at the altar
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave someone high and dry
to abandon or desert someone in a difficult situation
leave someone holding the baby
to give someone a problem or responsibility that you don't want
leave someone in the dust
To far surpass or outdo someone
leave someone in the lurch
to abandon or desert someone in a difficult situation
leave someone no choice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave someone out in the cold
to abandon or neglect someone
leave someone to their fate
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave someone to their own devices
To allow someone to do what they want without interference or guidance
leave something to be desired
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave the ball in someone's court
To give someone the responsibility to act or make a decision
leave the door open
Keep an option or opportunity available for future consideration
leave the nest
Become independent from one's family or home
leave things alone
To not interfere or get involved in something
leave things be
To not interfere or change something
leave to the imagination
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
left hook
A surprise attack or unexpected event
left turn
a sudden or unexpected change in direction or decision
left-handed compliment
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
legal beagle
A lawyer, especially one who is very thorough and meticulous
legal duty
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
legend in one's own lifetime
Someone who is famous and admired during their lifetime
legend in one's own lunchtime
Someone who is famous or respected only among a small group of people.
lemon law
Law protecting consumers from defective products
lend a hand
To help or assist someone
lend itself to
be suitable or appropriate for something
length and breadth
Throughout the entire area or extent
Lennon and McCartney
a highly successful and influential songwriting partnership
Lerner and Loewe
American musical duo
les jeux sont faits
The outcome is certain and cannot be changed
less is more
Simplicity is often better than complexity or excess
lesser of two evils
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lessons learned
Knowledge or insights gained from experience, especially mistakes
let a sleeping dog lie
Avoid talking about or bringing up a past issue that could cause trouble
let alone
not to mention, even less likely
let crazy stick its dick in you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
let down
Fail to meet someone's expectations or needs
let drive
to allow someone to take control
let fly
to express or release strong emotions or opinions
let go and let God
To surrender one's worries and trust in a higher power
let it alone
Leave something untouched or uninterfered with
let it be
accept something and do nothing to change it
let loose
to release or express a strong emotion
let me tell you
used to introduce a statement or opinion
let nature take its course
Allow events to unfold naturally without interference
let not the sun go down on your wrath
Resolve conflicts before the end of the day
let off
allow someone to escape punishment
let on
to hint or reveal a secret
let one go
release or forgive someone
let one's fingers do the walking
to use a phonebook or directory to find information
let oneself go
to relax and stop worrying about appearance or behavior
Let sleeping Aussies lie
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
let sleeping dogs lie
Avoid reviving a past conflict or issue
let slide
to ignore or forgive someone's mistake
let slip
To accidentally reveal a secret or information