leave alone

phrase

: to refrain from bothering, disturbing, or using

Leave him alone while he's doing his homework.

Examples of leave alone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The plot is somewhat faithful to the book, with the Cat tasked with cheering up a pair of siblings, Gabby (Xochitl Gomez) and Sebastian (Tiago Martinez), left alone at home on a rainy day. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Issues involving Big Business, Big Tech and Big Banks are too consequential to the economy, too visible to the public and too rich in political opportunity to be left alone. — Adonis Hoffman, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026

Those details can help the owner connect the noise to a delivery, a visitor, or being left alone. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2026

With the Moon in Leo opposing Pluto, an ordinary responsibility could feel unusually hard to leave alone. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for leave alone

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