How to Pronounce "leave things be"
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈbi/, /bi
LEEV THINGZ BEE
lˈiːv/ /θˈɪŋz/ /bˈiː
LEEV THINGZ BEE
Definition
To not interfere, change, or get involved with something; to let a situation continue as it is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈbi/, /bi
British English
lˈiːv/ /θˈɪŋz/ /bˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV THINGZ BEE
UK
LEEV THINGZ BEE
Listen in Context
Sometimes it's best to leave things be.
He told me to leave things be and not worry.
Please just leave things be for now.
If you keep fixing it, you might make it worse—just leave things be.