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leave someone in peace
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Avoid disturbing or bothering someone, as in It's best to leave Dean in peace when he's paying the bills . This expression uses peace in the sense of “undisturbed,” a usage dating from the early 1200s. Also see leave one alone ; let be .Advertisement
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