Robson Leonel Branco
"Let him be and Leave him be" as well as"let It be and Leave It be" have the same meanings?
May 22, 2024 1:36 PM
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Yes. The meanings are interchangeable, but they all have a formal tone and would sound a little bit old-fashioned in casual conversation. I would suggest (depending on your intended meaning): Leave him alone. / Don't bother him. Leave it alone. / Leave it there. / Don't touch it.
May 22, 2024 4:57 PM
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"Leave him be" and "leave it be" are common expressions. Strictly speaking though, they are only borderline correct. "Let" is a verb that can be followed by just about any infinitive without "to", e.g. "let her swim". "Leave" is not such a verb. I would never say "leave her swim". Instead, I would say "leave her to swim". However, with "to be" the rule is broken so often that it actually sounds good.
May 22, 2024 5:59 PM
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