Leave it out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫiv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt

LEEV-it-OWT

UK

lˈiːv/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt

LEEV-it-OWT

Definition

A casual way to tell someone to stop doing or saying something, often because it’s annoying or not worth continuing. Also used to mean 'forget about it'.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, mainly British English. Used when irritated or to tell someone to stop, especially when someone is exaggerating, teasing, or being annoying. Can simply mean 'forget about it.' Avoid in formal situations.

• Spanish: déjalo - déjalo así - olvídalo
• Portuguese (BR): deixa pra lá - esquece isso
• Portuguese (PT): deixa estar - esquece isso
• Chinese (Simplified): 算了 - 别说了
• Chinese (Traditional): 算了 - 別說了
• Hindi: छोड़ दो - जाने दो
• Arabic: اترك الأمر - انس الأمر
• Bengali: থেমে যাও - চুপ করো - বাদ দাও
• Russian: хватит - перестань - оставь это
• Japanese: やめてよ - もういいって
• Vietnamese: thôi đi - dừng lại đi - bỏ qua đi
• Korean: 그만해 - 집어치워
• Turkish: bırak artık - yeter - boşver
• Urdu: رہنے دو - چھوڑ دو - بس کرو
• Indonesian: sudah lah - hentikan - lupakan saja

Example Sentences

Can you leave it out? You're being too loud.

basic

Just leave it out, it's not important anymore.

basic

Leave it out! I can't listen to that song again.

basic

Oh, leave it out, you know that's not true!

natural

Mate, leave it out – you’re winding me up!

natural

Seriously, leave it out with the jokes, I'm trying to work.

natural