Leave it out

phrase

To not include something in something.

If you don't like the spicy taste, just leave it out.
Visual representation of "leave it out" - To not include something in something

Often appears as...

  • leave out details
  • leave out information
phrase

To stop speaking about a certain subject.

I'd rather we leave that out of our conversation.
Visual representation of "leave it out" - To stop speaking about a certain subject

Often appears as...

  • leave out discussion
  • leave out topic
phrase

To tell someone to stop doing something annoying.

Oh, leave it out, will you? I'm trying to work.
Visual representation of "leave it out" - To tell someone to stop doing something annoying

Often appears as...

  • leave it out mate
  • leave it out will you

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

To not include something in something.

If you don't like the spicy taste, just leave it out.
Visual representation of "leave it out" - To not include something in something

Often appears as...

  • leave out details
  • leave out information
phrase

To stop speaking about a certain subject.

I'd rather we leave that out of our conversation.
Visual representation of "leave it out" - To stop speaking about a certain subject

Often appears as...

  • leave out discussion
  • leave out topic
phrase

To tell someone to stop doing something annoying.

Oh, leave it out, will you? I'm trying to work.
Visual representation of "leave it out" - To tell someone to stop doing something annoying

Often appears as...

  • leave it out mate
  • leave it out will you

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "leave it out"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Adjusting Recipes

Used when modifying instructions to personalize the outcome, often in cooking.

Illustration for Adjusting Recipes
I don't like olives, so I'll leave them out of the pizza toppings.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Simplifying Information

Can imply reducing complexity by skipping non-essential parts.

Illustration for Simplifying Information
The presentation is too long; leave out the less important graphs.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Censorship

Might be necessary when information to be shared is sensitive or inappropriate.

Illustration for Censorship
In her book, some names are left out for privacy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Adjusting Recipes

Used when modifying instructions to personalize the outcome, often in cooking.

Illustration for Adjusting Recipes
I don't like olives, so I'll leave them out of the pizza toppings.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Simplifying Information

Can imply reducing complexity by skipping non-essential parts.

Illustration for Simplifying Information
The presentation is too long; leave out the less important graphs.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Censorship

Might be necessary when information to be shared is sensitive or inappropriate.

Illustration for Censorship
In her book, some names are left out for privacy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Adjusting Recipes

Used when modifying instructions to personalize the outcome, often in cooking.

Illustration for Adjusting Recipes
I don't like olives, so I'll leave them out of the pizza toppings.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Simplifying Information

Can imply reducing complexity by skipping non-essential parts.

Illustration for Simplifying Information
The presentation is too long; leave out the less important graphs.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Censorship

Might be necessary when information to be shared is sensitive or inappropriate.

Illustration for Censorship
In her book, some names are left out for privacy.
Visual representation of the word "Leave it out"

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