How to Pronounce "let well enough alone"
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈwɛɫ/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /əˈɫoʊn
LET WEL i-NUHF uh-LOHN
lˈɛt/ /wˈɛl/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /ɐlˈəʊn
let WEL in-UHF uh-LOHN
Definition
To leave a situation as it is rather than try to change or improve something that is already acceptable or working well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈwɛɫ/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /əˈɫoʊn
British English
lˈɛt/ /wˈɛl/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /ɐlˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET WEL i-NUHF uh-LOHN
UK
let WEL in-UHF uh-LOHN
Listen in Context
Sometimes it is better to let well enough alone.
He should let well enough alone instead of fixing the device again.
We decided to let well enough alone and not repaint the room.
If everything’s working fine, just let well enough alone before you mess it up.