Leave aside

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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.
Visual representation of "leave aside" - To not include something; to stop thinking about or considering something or someone

Often appears as...

  • leave aside the cost
  • leave aside the details
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Temporary Exclusion

Used when temporarily ignoring a particular aspect to focus on others.

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Leave aside your doubts for now; let's proceed as planned.
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Argument Strategy

Often used in discussions to omit certain points for clarity or brevity.

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To simplify our debate, let's leave aside the less relevant points.
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Not Literal

It doesn't mean physically putting something aside, but rather conceptually.

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Leave aside your expectations and evaluate the work as it is.
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