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leave it out
What does leave it out mean?
A curt request to stop doing or saying something, or an expression of disbelief.
"Leave it out, will you, I've had enough."
Origin
British colloquial idiom, strongly associated with London working-class speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'leave it out' mean?
It's a curt way of telling someone to stop doing or saying something, or an expression of disbelief, like 'give it a rest' or 'come off it'.
How is it used?
You might say 'leave it out, will you, I've had enough' to tell someone to stop, or use it alone to signal you don't believe what you've just heard.
Where is it from?
It's a British colloquial idiom strongly associated with London working-class speech.
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