Leave/let somebody/something be
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To avoid disturbing or interfering with someone or something.
It's best if we just let him be and give him some space to think.
Often appears as...
- let/leave someone be
- let/leave it be
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To accept someone or something as they are.
His mistakes are part of who he is, so just leave him be.
Often appears as...
- leave/let him/her/them be
- leave/let it be
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To stop making an effort to change or influence someone or something.
After trying to get him to clean his room all day, I finally let him be.
Often appears as...
- stop and leave/let be
- just leave/let be
phrase
To avoid disturbing or interfering with someone or something.
It's best if we just let him be and give him some space to think.
Often appears as...
- let/leave someone be
- let/leave it be
phrase
To accept someone or something as they are.
His mistakes are part of who he is, so just leave him be.
Often appears as...
- leave/let him/her/them be
- leave/let it be
phrase
To stop making an effort to change or influence someone or something.
After trying to get him to clean his room all day, I finally let him be.
Often appears as...
- stop and leave/let be
- just leave/let be
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Space
Used when someone needs privacy or time alone without interruption.
She was so upset, we decided to let her be for a while.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Commonly used in casual conversations among friends and family.
Dinner's ready, but he's in his game right now, so let him be.
Pro Tip 3/3Respecting Choices
Implies respecting someone's decision even if you disagree.
He's chosen a difficult career path, but let him be - it's his life.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Space
Used when someone needs privacy or time alone without interruption.
She was so upset, we decided to let her be for a while.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Commonly used in casual conversations among friends and family.
Dinner's ready, but he's in his game right now, so let him be.
Pro Tip 3/3Respecting Choices
Implies respecting someone's decision even if you disagree.
He's chosen a difficult career path, but let him be - it's his life.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Space
Used when someone needs privacy or time alone without interruption.
She was so upset, we decided to let her be for a while.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Commonly used in casual conversations among friends and family.
Dinner's ready, but he's in his game right now, so let him be.
Pro Tip 3/3Respecting Choices
Implies respecting someone's decision even if you disagree.
He's chosen a difficult career path, but let him be - it's his life.
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