To take no further action or say nothing more about something. Let's not spend too long on this. Let's just put on a few finishing touches and leave it at that.I can't say much about what happened in the meeting, but I'll just tell you that Frank won't be coming in tomorrow and leave it at that.See also: leave, that
leave it at that
to leave a situation as it is. This is the best we can do. We'll have to leave it at that.I can do no more. I will have to leave it at that.See also: leave, that
leave it at ˈthat
(informal) say or do no more about something: We talked about it for a few minutes, I made a few suggestions, and we left it at that. ♢ We’ve done enough for today. Let’s leave it at that, shall we?See also: leave, thatSee also:
v. phr. To avoid further and more acrimonious disagreement; not argue or discuss any further. Our opinion on health care is obviously different, so let's just leave it at that.