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Difference between Leave alone and Leave well alone

leave alone —(also: let alone) not to mention; not counting:

  • We shall never get six of us in the car, leave alone bags and boxes.

leave well alone —(also: leave well enough alone) make no change to smth. that is satisfactory (in case one makes things worse):

  • It’s a great deal of trouble and unnecessary expense. Why can’t you leave well alone?