leave alone

To stop annoying someone or trying to get their attention.

• Please leave me alone.
• He finally left his little brother alone.
• Why won’t they leave her alone?

How to use it: leave someone alone (Please leave your sister alone while she studies.)

Similar words: let be, let alone

Common phrases: leave someone alone, leave me alone

To avoid touching, changing, using, or becoming involved with something.

• Leave that machine alone.
• We left the old wall alone during the repairs.
• You should leave their private affairs alone.

How to use it: leave something alone (Leave the settings alone until the update finishes.)

Similar words: let be, leave untouched, avoid

Common phrases: leave something alone, leave dangerous chemicals alone