Leave, Let
Although the words leave and let are sometimes heard in similar expressions (such as "Leave me alone" and "Let me alone"), these two verbs don't mean the same thing.
The verb leave means to go away from or put in a place. As a noun, leave means permission to do something—in particular, permission to be away from a job or military service.
Let means permit or allow. In the imperative, let is used to introduce a request or proposal—as in "Let's vote."
Related Idioms: Leave (Someone) High and Dry. The idiom leave (someone) high and dry means to leave a person or group unsupported or helpless in a difficult situation.
Leave (or Make) Its Mark. The expression leave (or make) its mark means to have a significant or long-lasting effect.
Let (Someone) Down. The phrasal verb let down means to disappoint or fail to support someone.
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