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it's best to leave well enough alone

Don't do anything; don't aggravate a situation
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When Johnny wanted to get honey out of the bee hive, his grandmother said it was best to leave well enough alone.

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i'll be damnedleave a sour taste in one's mouthif you want a thing done well, do it yo…leave no stone unturnedi've seen a better looking head on…leave for deadleave no stone unturnedleave behindi'm worriedi've been robbedknow what side of the bread your butter…leave it at thatif at first you don't succeed, try…i'll do my damnedest!

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