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Difference between Leave someone with something and Leave something with someone

leave someone with somethingleave a person in possession of smth. that may be a burden or responsibility:

  • He asked me to hold this parcel for him a moment, then he went off and left me with it.

leave something with someoneleave smth. in a person’s care:

  • You won’t actually get to speak to the minister but you can leave a message with his secretary.