Leave well alone meaning

What does the saying 'Leave well alone' mean?

Idiom: Leave well alone

Meaning: If you leave something well alone, you keep a safe distance from it, either physically or metaphorically.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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