leave out

verb

1. to cause to remain in the open

   you can leave your car out tonight

2. to omit or exclude

Idioms and Phrases

Omit, fail to include, as in This sentence doesn't make sense; a key word has been left out . [Late 1400s]

Example Sentences

When you leave out identifying details, it’s almost scary how similar crimson-haired comedian Kathy Griffin and political lightning rod Donald Trump are to one another.

From Salon

JD Vance is a brilliant savant, according to some, while other headlines call him an idiot and leave out the “savant.”

From Salon

"If you leave out the U.S., then the rest of these countries are steadily seeing improvements in life expectancy."

From Salon

“If you leave out the U.S., then the rest of these countries are steadily seeing improvements in life expectancy, and that pace of improvement is likely to continue,” Bongaarts told Salon in a phone interview.

From Salon

Luther, who has the sinister authority of a mild-mannered Lucifer in a wrinkled suit, makes to leave out of respect for Veronica’s wishes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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