Leave (someone or something) in (someone’s) hands
To give someone control of or responsibility for someone or something.I left the planning for the barbecue in my father's hands.
Leave (someone) holding the bag
To leave someone to take the blame for something.My friend left me holding the bag when he left the accident.
Leave (someone) high and dry
To leave someone in a difficult position.The employees were left high and dry when the company went out of business.
Leave (someone) for (someone else)
To end a relationship with your partner and start a relationship with someone else.The man left his wife for his secretary but soon discovered... Read more →
Leave (someone) for dead
To abandon someone as being dead.The hiker was left for dead when the rescue group could not find him.
Leave (someone) flat
To fail to entertain or stimulate someone, to leave someone with no money.My attempt at making a joke left everyone in the room flat.
Leave (someone or something) behind
To leave someone or something somewhere.I left my coat behind at the restaurant.
Leave (someone) at the altar
To decide not to marry someone at the last minute.The man was very nervous and decided to leave his girlfriend at the altar.
Leave (someone) alone
To not disturb someone."Please leave me alone so I can finish this essay."
Let off steam
To get rid of your extra energy or strong feelings by doing some activity.The man was angry at first but now he has let off steam and has calmed... Read more →