Leave it at that

phrase

To stop doing something or talking about something.

They argued for a while, but eventually decided to leave it at that.
Visual representation of "leave it at that" - To stop doing something or talking about something

Often appears as...

  • decide to leave it at that
  • just leave it at that

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To avoid explaining something more.

I told him I had a meeting tomorrow and left it at that. I didn't want to get into details.
Visual representation of "leave it at that" - To avoid explaining something more

Often appears as...

  • and leave it at that
  • leave it at that for now

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To stop doing something or talking about something.

They argued for a while, but eventually decided to leave it at that.
Visual representation of "leave it at that" - To stop doing something or talking about something

Often appears as...

  • decide to leave it at that
  • just leave it at that

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To avoid explaining something more.

I told him I had a meeting tomorrow and left it at that. I didn't want to get into details.
Visual representation of "leave it at that" - To avoid explaining something more

Often appears as...

  • and leave it at that
  • leave it at that for now

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "leave it at that"
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Conflict Resolution

Used when deciding not to argue further and to accept the situation.

Illustration for Conflict Resolution
They couldn't agree on who was right, so they decided to leave it at that.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Avoiding Escalation

Helps prevent a discussion from becoming a bigger conflict or issue.

Illustration for Avoiding Escalation
He started criticizing my work, but I was tired and left it at that.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Closure

Signals an informal end to a conversation or activity without a formal conclusion.

Illustration for Informal Closure
We couldn't solve the puzzle, so we just left it at that and went home.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Conflict Resolution

Used when deciding not to argue further and to accept the situation.

Illustration for Conflict Resolution
They couldn't agree on who was right, so they decided to leave it at that.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Avoiding Escalation

Helps prevent a discussion from becoming a bigger conflict or issue.

Illustration for Avoiding Escalation
He started criticizing my work, but I was tired and left it at that.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Closure

Signals an informal end to a conversation or activity without a formal conclusion.

Illustration for Informal Closure
We couldn't solve the puzzle, so we just left it at that and went home.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Conflict Resolution

Used when deciding not to argue further and to accept the situation.

Illustration for Conflict Resolution
They couldn't agree on who was right, so they decided to leave it at that.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Avoiding Escalation

Helps prevent a discussion from becoming a bigger conflict or issue.

Illustration for Avoiding Escalation
He started criticizing my work, but I was tired and left it at that.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Closure

Signals an informal end to a conversation or activity without a formal conclusion.

Illustration for Informal Closure
We couldn't solve the puzzle, so we just left it at that and went home.
Visual representation of the word "Leave it at that"

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