Leave it to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫiv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

LEEV-it-too, LEEV-it-tuh, LEEV-it-tih

UK

lˈiːv/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː

LEEV-it-TOO

Definition

To let someone else handle or be responsible for something, trusting them to take care of it.

Usage & Nuances

Common informal phrase, often used in 'leave it to (someone)' or 'leave it to me'. Suggests trust in the other person's abilities. Do not confuse with "leave it" alone (which means not to touch/interfere).

• Spanish: déjaselo a - deja que (alguien) lo haga
• Portuguese (BR): deixe isso para - deixa que (alguém) faça
• Portuguese (PT): deixa isso para - deixa que (alguém) faça
• Chinese (Simplified): 交给 (某人)
• Chinese (Traditional): 交給 (某人)
• Hindi: इसके लिए (किसी पर) छोड़ देना
• Arabic: دَع الأمر لـ (شخص)
• Bengali: ছেড়ে দাও (কারো উপর) - বিশ্বাস করে দাও (কারো কাছে)
• Russian: поручить - доверить
• Japanese: 任せる
• Vietnamese: để (ai đó) lo - giao cho (ai đó)
• Korean: 맡기다
• Turkish: (birine) bırakmak - (birine) emanet etmek
• Urdu: (کسی پر) چھوڑ دینا
• Indonesian: serahkan kepada - percayakan kepada

Example Sentences

Leave it to me, I'll fix the problem.

basic

You can leave it to Sarah to organize the party.

basic

I don't know what to do, so I'll just leave it to the experts.

basic

She was stressed, so I said, 'Leave it to me, I'll handle everything.'

natural

If you need anything, just leave it to Tom—he's great with that kind of stuff.

natural

Whenever there's a tough job, people always leave it to Jane.

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