Leave well enough alone
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As someone who wakes up in a cold sweat every night, terrified by the looming possibility that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” may be awful, trust me: Sometimes it’s better to leave well enough alone.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
Sometimes it’s best to just leave well enough alone.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025
And because I never can leave well enough alone, I also recommend you give this All-American classic a Mexican twist by adding prepared salsa and fresh cilantro.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2022
The genius of traditional Spanish cooking lies in knowing when to leave well enough alone.
From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2022
Kaori wanted to explain that they weren’t merely lines, but she figured it was best to leave well enough alone, as her father liked to say.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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