"Leave It at That"
Definition
To leave it at that means to stop talking or doing anything more about a topic, usually to avoid further conflict or complication.
How to use it
A very natural phrase in everyday English. It signals that someone wants to close a subject without escalating it. In emotional conversations, it often means "I am not going to say what I really think — and I am choosing not to."
Examples
► "We disagreed about the trip, but I did not want to fight, so I decided to leave it at that."
► "He said sorry and I accepted it. We left it at that."
From the lesson
Notting Hill | The Second Chance Scene
This phrase appears in the Notting Hill | The Second Chance Scene lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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