Collocation
I'll leave you to it.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you are going to let them continue with a task or activity on their own, often implying that you have finished helping, provided what's needed, or are simply departing and letting them handle it themselves. It's a polite way to end an interaction when someone is busy.
Definition
'I'll leave you to it.' is a common English collocation. This phrase is used to tell someone that you are going to let them continue with a task or activity on their own, often implying that you have finished helping, provided what's needed, or are simply departing and letting them handle it themselves. It's a polite way to end an interaction when someone is busy.
leave + someone/pronoun + to it
“Right, you seem to have everything under control, so I'll leave you to it.”
Examples
- I've explained how to set up the tent, so I'll leave you to it and go prepare dinner.
- The report is due tomorrow, so I'll leave you to it and try not to disturb you.
- You're doing great with the painting, so I'll just leave you to it now.
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- My work here is done, so I'll leave you to it and head home.
- She promised to finish the decorating by herself, saying 'Just give me the brushes, and I'll leave you to it.'
- He saw his colleague deep in concentration and politely said, 'Looks like you're busy, I'll leave you to it.'
- The children were happily building their fort, so their parents decided to leave them to it and enjoy a quiet coffee.
- After demonstrating the new software, the trainer told the team, 'Now that you understand the basics, I'll leave you to it to practice.'
- Don't worry about helping me with the washing up; I'll leave you to it so you can relax.
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