English Explanatory Dictionary

leave well enough alone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To leave something alone; to avoid trying to correct, fix, or improve what is already adequate.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːv ˈwɛl ɪˌnʌf əˈləʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-leave well enough alone.wav

Word forms

leave well enough alone leaves well enough alone leaving well enough alone left well enough alone

Synonyms

leave well alone if it ain't broke, don't fix it let well enough alone

Related words

over-egg the pudding perfect is the enemy of good
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