How to Pronounce "leave things alone"
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /əˈɫoʊn
LEEV THINGZ uh-LOHN
lˈiːv/ /θˈɪŋz/ /ɐlˈəʊn
LEEV THINGZ uh-LOHN
Definition
To not try to change, fix, or interfere with something; to allow a situation or object to stay as it is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /əˈɫoʊn
British English
lˈiːv/ /θˈɪŋz/ /ɐlˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV THINGZ uh-LOHN
UK
LEEV THINGZ uh-LOHN
Listen in Context
Please leave things alone and don't touch my desk.
Sometimes it's better to leave things alone than to make them worse.
He told me to leave things alone, so I did nothing.
If it isn't broken, just leave things alone.