leave over
The phrase 'leave over' is primarily used in British English and has meanings related to saving or stopping an action.
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Definition
B2Daily Life
(British, informal)To save or reserve something for future use.
Example
- They always leave over some cake for the next day.
- Please leave over some paint for touch-ups later.
B2Conversation
(informal, British)To stop or give up an action.
Example
- Oh, leave over! You're being too loud.
- Can you leave over with the jokes? They're not funny.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "leave over":
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