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Meaning of leave at the door | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

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.

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