leave well alone

Related to word: leave

Idiom

Definition

  1. to avoid interfering with something that is currently satisfactory, as further intervention may worsen the situation.

    • This old computer is slow, but it still works. I think it's best to leave well alone.

    • Their relationship isn't perfect, but at least there's no conflict. I think it's best to leave well alone.

    • The company is operating smoothly right now; we should leave well alone and not try to make any significant changes.