Meaning of leave at the door | Babel Free
Definitions
To dispense with something for now; to forget about it situationally, or omit or discard it in a given place or instance.
idiomatic, transitive
Examples
“Or, if you’re talking to someone who’s more buttoned up and direct – maybe a superior or an executive – go straight for the answer. Leave the humour at the door, if that’s what they do.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.