Let it be Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈbi/, /bi
LET-it-BEE
lˈɛt/ /ˈɪt/ /bˈiː
let-IT-BEE
Definition
An expression meaning to stop interfering or worrying about something, and to allow things to happen as they will.
Usage & Nuances
Often used informally or philosophically, sometimes referencing the famous Beatles song. Common in advice to relax and not force outcomes. Compare with 'leave it alone' or 'let things happen' but 'let it be' is softer and more accepting.
Spanish: déjalo estar - que seaPortuguese (BR): deixa estar - deixa serPortuguese (PT): deixa estar - deixa serChinese (Simplified): 顺其自然 - 别管它Chinese (Traditional): 順其自然 - 別管它Hindi: ऐसा ही रहने दोArabic: دَعْهُ يَكُونBengali: থাকতে দাও - যেভাবে আছে, সেভাবেই থাকুকRussian: пусть будет - оставить как естьJapanese: そのままにしておく - ありのままにするVietnamese: để nó như vậy - cứ kệ điKorean: 그냥 두다 - 내버려 두다Turkish: bırak olsun - olduğu gibi bırakUrdu: جیسے ہے ویسا رہنے دو - چھوڑ دوIndonesian: biarkan saja - biarkan begitu
Example Sentences
If you can't fix the problem, just let it be.
basic
She wanted to argue, but I told her to let it be.
basic
Sometimes it’s better to let it be than to fight.
basic
You can't change what happened, so just let it be and move on.
natural
Whenever things get stressful, I just remind myself to let it be.
natural
It’s hard to watch, but sometimes you have to let it be and hope for the best.
natural