Leave the coats on the children. We are taking them out to a movie almost immediately.
•Who left this book on the table?
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
leave (something) in (someone's) hands — be in (someone s) hands to be dealt with or controlled by someone. So, Sue, regarding the hotel bookings and so on, can I leave all that in your hands? … New idioms dictionary
leave something to someone's imagination — leave something to someone’s imagination phrase to show or describe some but not all of something, because people can easily imagine what the rest is like He saw his wife with another man... I’ll leave the rest to your imagination! Thesaurus: to… … Useful english dictionary
leave something in the dust — leave (someone/something) in the dust 1. to move quickly away from someone or something. If a big truck bears down on you from behind, this powerful car can leave it in the dust. 2. to replace someone or something with something new. This new… … New idioms dictionary
leave something standing — leave someone/something standing phrase to be so much better than someone or something that they cannot possibly reach the same standard or level Thesaurus: to be the best or better than someone elsesynonym Main entry: leave … Useful english dictionary
leave mark on someone — leave (your/its) mark (on (someone/something)) to have an effect that changes someone or something. Another storm left its mark on California, knocking down trees and power lines across the state. Usage notes: often used in the phrase leave your… … New idioms dictionary
leave something in peace — leave (someone/something) in peace to let someone or something stay as they are. He s hoping everyone will leave him in peace so he can work on his paintings. She thinks the wreck should be left in peace as a memorial … New idioms dictionary
leave mark on someone — leave (your/)its mark on (someone/something) to have an effect that changes someone or something. Her unhappy childhood left its mark on her all through her life … New idioms dictionary
leave something hanging — leave someone/something hanging phrase to fail to solve a difficult situation, or to let someone remain in a difficult situation without solving it It was obvious that this issue could not just be left hanging. Thesaurus: to not act, or to not… … Useful english dictionary
leave something standing — leave (someone/something) standing British & Australian to be much better than everyone or everything else. Stella s singing was so good, she left the others standing. This is the best hoover I ve ever had. It leaves the rest standing … New idioms dictionary
leave something to someone's imagination — to show or describe some but not all of something, because people can easily imagine what the rest is like He saw his wife with another man... I ll leave the rest to your imagination! … English dictionary
leave something out — See leave someone out … Thesaurus of popular words
