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Discover LudwigThe phrase "leave it be" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to indicate that something should not be changed or tampered with. For example, "The engine in the car is acting up, but I think it's best to just leave it be until we can get it looked at by a mechanic."
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leave it be
verb
To allow something to follow its natural course.
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OK, I'll leave it be.
I should leave it be, I know.
Leave it be, where it will act as mulch.
"The cops were like, 'If you don't smell nothing, leave it be,'" he said.
I don't know if I should do something or just leave it be.
Leave it be for a couple of minutes, then stir furiously until smooth.
If the tomb doesn't need to be opened, leave it be.
I tend to leave it be and it ends up looking a bit scruffy.
When the lawn goes brown, don't panic - just leave it be.
There's a time to be born and a time to die, leave it be.
Don't overdo it, though – once it's smooth, leave it be, or you'll encourage gluten formation, which will make them tough.
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Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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