Leave things be Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈbi/, /bi
LEEV THINGZ BEE
lˈiːv/ /θˈɪŋz/ /bˈiː
LEEV THINGZ BEE
Definition
To not interfere, change, or get involved with something; to let a situation continue as it is.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational; often used to advise someone not to meddle or fix something that isn't broken. Typical in family or social contexts. Close to 'let it go' or 'let things be.'
Spanish: dejar las cosas como están - no metersePortuguese (BR): deixar as coisas como estãoPortuguese (PT): deixar as coisas como estãoChinese (Simplified): 顺其自然 - 不去干涉Chinese (Traditional): 順其自然 - 不去幹涉Hindi: जैसा है वैसा छोड़ देनाArabic: دَع الأمور كما هيBengali: সবকিছু যেমন আছে তেমনি থাকতে দাও - হস্তক্ষেপ কোরো নাRussian: оставить всё как есть - не вмешиватьсяJapanese: そのままにしておく - 手を出さないVietnamese: kệ mọi thứ như vậy - để yên mọi chuyệnKorean: 그냥 두다 - 그대로 놔두다Turkish: olduğu gibi bırakmak - karışmamakUrdu: چیزوں کو ویسے ہی رہنے دیناIndonesian: biarkan saja - jangan dicampuri
Example Sentences
Sometimes it's best to leave things be.
basic
He told me to leave things be and not worry.
basic
Please just leave things be for now.
basic
If you keep fixing it, you might make it worse—just leave things be.
natural
I know you want to help, but sometimes it’s better to leave things be.
natural
Honestly, let’s just leave things be and see what happens.
natural