How to Pronounce "leave to it"
expression
LEEV-tu-it, LEEV-tuh-it, LEEV-tih-it
LEEV-too-it
Definition
To allow someone else to handle something; to not get involved and trust that person to do it. Often said as 'I'll leave it to you'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
lˈiːv/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV-tu-it, LEEV-tuh-it, LEEV-tih-it
UK
LEEV-too-it
Listen in Context
I'll leave it to you to call the plumber.
Let's leave it to her to decide.
You can leave it to him; he knows what to do.
Alright, I'll leave you to it—good luck!