Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leave-well-enough-alone
idiom
/liːv wɛl ʌf ˈən əˈloʊn/
Definition
An idiom advising that one should refrain from changing something that is functioning adequately or satisfactorily.
Examples
- Sometimes, you just have to leave well enough alone and not interfere with a functioning system.
- He’s considering upgrading the software, but I think he should leave well enough alone since it works perfectly fine.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that it is often better to leave things as they are, especially if they do not require improvement.
Synonyms
- Don’t fix what isn’t broken
- Let it be
- Leave it as is
