Leave aside
phrasal verb
To not include something; to stop thinking about or considering something or someone.
Let's just leave aside the cost for a moment and focus on the benefits.
Often appears as...
- leave aside the cost
- leave aside the details
phrasal verb
To stop doing something, typically something habitual.
He decided to leave aside drinking for the sake of his health.
Often appears as...
- leave aside drinking
- leave aside smoking
phrasal verb
To not include something; to stop thinking about or considering something or someone.
Let's just leave aside the cost for a moment and focus on the benefits.
Often appears as...
- leave aside the cost
- leave aside the details
phrasal verb
To stop doing something, typically something habitual.
He decided to leave aside drinking for the sake of his health.
Often appears as...
- leave aside drinking
- leave aside smoking
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Exclusion
Used when temporarily ignoring a particular aspect to focus on others.
Leave aside your doubts for now; let's proceed as planned.
Pro Tip 2/3Argument Strategy
Often used in discussions to omit certain points for clarity or brevity.
To simplify our debate, let's leave aside the less relevant points.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean physically putting something aside, but rather conceptually.
Leave aside your expectations and evaluate the work as it is.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Exclusion
Used when temporarily ignoring a particular aspect to focus on others.
Leave aside your doubts for now; let's proceed as planned.
Pro Tip 2/3Argument Strategy
Often used in discussions to omit certain points for clarity or brevity.
To simplify our debate, let's leave aside the less relevant points.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean physically putting something aside, but rather conceptually.
Leave aside your expectations and evaluate the work as it is.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Exclusion
Used when temporarily ignoring a particular aspect to focus on others.
Leave aside your doubts for now; let's proceed as planned.
Pro Tip 2/3Argument Strategy
Often used in discussions to omit certain points for clarity or brevity.
To simplify our debate, let's leave aside the less relevant points.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean physically putting something aside, but rather conceptually.
Leave aside your expectations and evaluate the work as it is.
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