Meaning of the word "leave well alone" in English
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leave well alone
US /liːv wɛl əˈloʊn/
UK /liːv wɛl əˈloʊn/
Idiom
1.
to not try to change something that is already satisfactory or working well, because doing so might make it worse
Example:
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The system is working fine, so it's best to leave well alone.
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I was going to redecorate, but my husband told me to leave well alone.
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