let someone or something alone

let someone or something alone
let someone or something alone & leave someone or something alone & leave someone or something be
to avoid touching, bothering, or communicating with someone or something. •

Leave me alone. I don't want your help.

Let it alone! Don't touch it! It may be hot!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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