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Collocation

leave someone alone

verb + object + adjective verb + object + adjective

Definition

to stop bothering, disturbing, or interfering with someone; to let them be by themselves

'leave someone alone' is a common English collocation. to stop bothering, disturbing, or interfering with someone; to let them be by themselves

Visual cue for leave someone alone

leave + someone + alone

“Please leave me alone—I need to focus.”

Examples

  • Please _____ me alone for a minute.
  • He asked them to _____ him alone while he studied.
  • Just _____ her alone—she's upset right now.
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  • The kids finally _____ us alone after we closed the door.
  • If you keep calling, I won't; I want you to _____ me alone.
  • I told the salesperson to _____ me alone and walked away.
  • She wishes people would _____ her alone about her personal life.
  • They promised they'd _____ him alone if he apologized.
  • The best thing you can do is _____ him alone until he cools down.