let it be
English
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Verb
editlet it be (third-person singular simple present lets it be, present participle letting it be, simple past and past participle let it be)
- (idiomatic) To leave something to follow its natural course; this involves desisting from any intent to intervene.
- Let it be. The more you interfere, the worse it will get.
- 1970, Paul McCartney (lyrics and music), “Let It Be”, performed by The Beatles:
- Whispering words of wisdom, let it be.
Synonyms
edit- leave it alone
- leave it be
- let it alone
- it is what it is (in one of its senses)
Translations
editleave something to follow its natural course
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