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leave (someone or something) alone leave (someone or something) aloneTo not interact with or bother someone or interfere with something. Come on, she didn't do anything to you. Leave her alone. At a certain point, you have to just leave the painting alone instead of continuing to make changes to it. I know you're trying to help, but I'd really rather just be left alone right now.See also: alone, leaveleave (someone, something, or some creature) alone and let (someone, something, or some creature) alone; leave (someone, something, or some creature) be; let (someone, something, or some creature) beto stop bothering someone or something. Don't torment the cat. Leave it alone. I don't want your help. Let me alone. Don't argue about it. Let it be!See also: alone, leaveLeave me alone!Stop harassing me!; Don't bother me! John: You did it. You're the one who always does it. Bill: Leave me alone! I never did it. Fred: Let's give Bill a dunk in the pool. Bill: Leave me alone!See also: leaveleave someone aloneAlso, let someone alone. Refrain from disturbing or interfering with someone. For example, She'll manage very well if you just leave her alone, or Stop teasing the dog; let him alone. [c. 1400] Also see leave one in peace; let alone; let be. See also: alone, leave, someoneleave/let somebody aˈlone, leave/let somebody ˈbe stop annoying somebody or trying to get their attention: She’s asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ♢ Leave him be — he obviously doesn’t want to talk about it.See also: alone, leave, let, somebodyleave/let something aˈlone, leave/let something ˈbe stop touching, changing or moving something: I’ve told you before — leave my things alone!See also: alone, leave, let, something |