Leave Well Enough Alone

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Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of leave well enough alone

let it be
don't fix what isn't broken
leave things as they are

Antonyms of leave well enough alone

change
interfere
intervene

Collocations of leave well enough alone

status quo
Frequency: 70 %

Sometimes it's best to just leave the status quo as it is.

good enough
Frequency: 65 %

I know it's not perfect, but it's good enough for now.

peaceful resolution
Frequency: 60 %

Let's leave well enough alone and work towards a peaceful resolution.

existing conditions
Frequency: 50 %

We should consider the consequences before changing the existing conditions.

current situation
Frequency: 45 %

It's probably better to leave the current situation alone rather than make it worse.

Idiomatic Expressions for leave well enough alone

  • Phrase: Let sleeping dogs lie
    Meaning: Avoid interfering in a situation that is currently stable, as doing so could cause problems.
    Usage: I know you want to confront your boss about the issue, but sometimes it's better to just let sleeping dogs lie.