To leave well alone
to avoid interfering with something that is satisfactory; not to meddle
To leave well alone
to avoid interfering with something that is satisfactory; not to meddle
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Examples
"If the system is working, leave well alone rather than changing it."
"Her grandmother advised, 'If the recipe works, leave well alone.'"
Mnemonic Trick
If something is fine, leave it alone — don't tinker unnecessarily.
Cultural Context
Common proverb used to counsel restraint with functioning systems.
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