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let it be vs let it go

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. 'Let it be' is used to suggest leaving things as they are or accepting a situation without trying to change it. On the other hand, 'Let it go' is used to advise someone to release or stop worrying about something. They are not interchangeable as they convey different messages.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 962 views

let it be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used to suggest leaving things as they are or accepting a situation without trying to change it.

Examples:

Sometimes it's best to just let it be and not interfere.
Let it be, there's nothing more we can do about it now.

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If it bothers other people, let it be their problem.
So if someone has to die, then let it be me.
Please, Lord, let it be Bartowski.
When you do tell me something, let it be the truth.
Okay, Mom, just let it be.
Come on, Dad, let it be.
If anyone is to find Sahro, let it be me.
If someone has to go first, let it be me.
I can't let it be, Harvey.
Please let it be Edith's secret a little while longer.
Please let it be a boy.
Well, let it be everybody but us.
Please, let it be a girl...
Just let it be for a few days and...
Nothing happened so just let it be.
Boyfriend didn't know enough to let it be.
Don't let it be awkward.
But, unfortunately, he won't let it be.
Leaves of three, let it be.
I had no intention to let it be delayed purposely.

Alternatives:

Leave it as it is
Accept it as it is
Don't change anything
Leave things be
Accept the situation

let it go

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used to advise someone to release or stop worrying about something.

Examples:

You need to let it go and move on with your life.
It's time to let go of the past and focus on the present.

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Anyway, you finally agreed to let it go.
Best thing you could do is just let it go.
Now my advice... let it go.
Please, Wynonna, let it go.
You tell Adama to let it go.
It's not a donut, let it go.
You just got to let it go sometimes.
He said we should let it go.
Seriously, just let it go.
And this thing with Donna, just let it go.
We begged you to let it go and trust the system.
Come on, let it go.
To let it go now would be the gentlemanly thing to do.
Fine, since you won't let it go...
I'm here to ask you to let it go.
I can't let it go, Dad.
You're better now... let it go.
Come on, Julian, just let it go.
Really, dad, let it go.
Sometimes she just can't let it go.

Alternatives:

Release it
Stop worrying about it
Move on from it
Forget about it
Release your grip on it

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