Leave behind

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verb

To forget or fail to bring something with you.

She left her keys behind when she went out.
Visual representation of "leave behind" - To forget or fail to bring something with you.

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  • leave your keys behind
  • leave a book behind
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Easy to Forget

Small or common items are often left behind by mistake.

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He always leaves his umbrella behind.
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Distractions

Being in a hurry or distracted increases the chance of leaving things behind.

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In her rush, she left her notes behind.
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