Meaning of the word "leave well enough alone" in English
What does "leave well enough alone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leave well enough alone
US /liːv wɛl ɪˈnʌf əˈloʊn/
UK /liːv wɛl ɪˈnʌf əˈloʊn/
Idiom
1.
to allow a situation to remain as it is, because trying to improve it might make things worse
Example:
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The old system works fine, so let's leave well enough alone.
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I wanted to offer advice, but decided to leave well enough alone.
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