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leave it at that
to stop discussing a topic
leave it be
stop trying to change or fix something
leave me alone
ask someone to stop bothering you
leave no crumbs
finish food completely without leaving any leftovers.
leave no stone unturned
to search thoroughly for something.
leave off
To stop doing something or to pause.
leave on
to keep something switched on
leave someone at the altar
To abandon someone on a wedding day.
leave someone high and dry
To abandon someone in difficulty.
leave someone holding the baby
to abandon someone with a difficult situation
leave someone in the dust
to surpass someone quickly and decisively.
leave someone in the lurch
Abandon someone in a difficult situation.
leave someone no choice
to force someone to make a decision
leave someone out in the cold
exclude someone from a group or activity.
leave someone to their fate
abandon someone without help or support.
leave someone to their own devices
Allow someone to act independently.
leave something to be desired
not meet expectations or standards.
leave the ball in someone's court
put the decision responsibility on someone else
leave the door open
To maintain possibilities or options.
leave the nest
to become independent from home
leave things alone
do not touch or disturb something
leave things be
don't interfere with a situation
leave to the imagination
to not specify, allowing personal interpretation
leaved
Having leaves; foliage present.