Leave/let something alone
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To not touch or interfere with something.
You should leave the cake alone until it's time to eat.
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To stop bothering or disturbing someone.
He asked his brother to let him alone so he could study.
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To not change something.
The plan is working well, so we should leave it alone.
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To not touch or interfere with something.
You should leave the cake alone until it's time to eat.
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To stop bothering or disturbing someone.
He asked his brother to let him alone so he could study.
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To not change something.
The plan is working well, so we should leave it alone.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Respect Privacy
Used when someone's personal space or belongings need to be respected.
Please leave my diary alone, it's private.
Pro Tip 2/3Implying Warning
Can imply a warning to avoid potential danger or trouble.
Leave that wasp nest alone or you'll get stung!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Yet Time
Suggests it's not the right time to engage with something.
Leave the cookies alone; they're for after dinner.
Pro Tip 1/3Respect Privacy
Used when someone's personal space or belongings need to be respected.
Please leave my diary alone, it's private.
Pro Tip 2/3Implying Warning
Can imply a warning to avoid potential danger or trouble.
Leave that wasp nest alone or you'll get stung!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Yet Time
Suggests it's not the right time to engage with something.
Leave the cookies alone; they're for after dinner.
Pro Tip 1/3Respect Privacy
Used when someone's personal space or belongings need to be respected.
Please leave my diary alone, it's private.
Pro Tip 2/3Implying Warning
Can imply a warning to avoid potential danger or trouble.
Leave that wasp nest alone or you'll get stung!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Yet Time
Suggests it's not the right time to engage with something.
Leave the cookies alone; they're for after dinner.
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