How to Pronounce "leave it be"
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈbi/, /bi
LEEV-it BEE
lˈiːv/ /ˈɪt/ /bˈiː
LEEV-it BEE
Definition
To decide not to change, touch, or get involved with something; to let something remain as it is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈbi/, /bi
British English
lˈiːv/ /ˈɪt/ /bˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV-it BEE
UK
LEEV-it BEE
Listen in Context
Can you leave it be? I want to do it myself.
If the cat is sleeping, just leave it be.
I don't think you should fix it. Just leave it be.
Sometimes, the best option is to leave it be and move on.