Leave/let somebody alone
phrase
To cease to disturb or annoy someone.
He's been through a lot lately, so just let him alone for a while.
Often appears as...
- leave him alone
- please leave me alone
phrase
To stop interacting with someone allowing them independence or privacy.
She needs time to think, so I'm just going to leave her alone.
Often appears as...
- leave me alone
- i'll leave you alone
phrase
To stop bothering someone or trying to help or change someone.
Leave him alone; he can handle it on his own.
Often appears as...
- leave her alone
- i wish you'd leave me alone
phrase
To cease to disturb or annoy someone.
He's been through a lot lately, so just let him alone for a while.
Often appears as...
- leave him alone
- please leave me alone
phrase
To stop interacting with someone allowing them independence or privacy.
She needs time to think, so I'm just going to leave her alone.
Often appears as...
- leave me alone
- i'll leave you alone
phrase
To stop bothering someone or trying to help or change someone.
Leave him alone; he can handle it on his own.
Often appears as...
- leave her alone
- i wish you'd leave me alone
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Empathy Needed
Use the phrase when someone is going through tough times and needs space.
After the loss in his family, we should let him alone.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Request
It can be a polite way to ask for personal space without being rude.
I'm trying to concentrate—could you please leave me alone?
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Displeasure
The phrase might hint at annoyance without stating it directly.
Next time you see me with headphones on, leave me alone, okay?
Pro Tip 1/3Empathy Needed
Use the phrase when someone is going through tough times and needs space.
After the loss in his family, we should let him alone.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Request
It can be a polite way to ask for personal space without being rude.
I'm trying to concentrate—could you please leave me alone?
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Displeasure
The phrase might hint at annoyance without stating it directly.
Next time you see me with headphones on, leave me alone, okay?
Pro Tip 1/3Empathy Needed
Use the phrase when someone is going through tough times and needs space.
After the loss in his family, we should let him alone.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Request
It can be a polite way to ask for personal space without being rude.
I'm trying to concentrate—could you please leave me alone?
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Displeasure
The phrase might hint at annoyance without stating it directly.
Next time you see me with headphones on, leave me alone, okay?
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