| Id | ESLPod_1252_WE_2175 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1252 |
| Episode Title | Reneging on a Promise |
| Phrase | to leave it at that |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to leave it at that" means to stop a conversation or argument even though it has not reached a satisfying conclusion: "We're never going to reach an agreement, so let's leave it at that and change the subject." The phrase "to leave (someone) in peace" means to leave someone alone, without other people: "The doctors say that too many visitors will make Hassan tired. Let's leave him in peace for a few hours." The phrase "to leave (someone) with no choice" means to force someone to do something: "Your actions have left me with no choice but to tell your boss what you did." Finally, the phrase "to leave (something) until the last minute" means to procrastinate, or to do something at the last possible moment: "Why did you leave all your studying until the last minute?" |
| Topics | Business |
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