let it be

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let it be (third-person singular simple present lets it be, present participle letting it be, simple past and past participle let it be)

1. (idiomatic) To leave something to follow its natural course.

   Let it be. The more you interfere, the worse it will get.

   • 1970, Paul McCartney (lyrics and music), “Let It Be”, performed by The Beatles:

     Whispering words of wisdom, let it be.

   Synonym: leave it be

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