let well enough alone

Example Sentences

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If she doesn’t want to, I think you should let well enough alone, and talk to her about her friends, or her hobbies, or about something new that’s going on in your life, instead.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2017

There is no doubt that the Met finds it easier to work with the untemperamental Traubel�and the Met is always willing to let well enough alone.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I never let well enough alone," observed Billy Joe with a grin as he watched his tee shot dribble into the rough beside a bush in the extra-hole playoff, where one miscue meant the match.

From Time Magazine Archive

She thinks Edward is in love with her, but cannot let well enough alone, invites artistic Katherine Ripley to share her summer fun.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Fair enough,” said Mr. Popper, who wanted to ask for transfers in that case, but decided to let well enough alone.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater