Phrase guide

leave to the imagination

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Not to reveal.

To omit, to leave out, to leave unstated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • The new members of the crime organization got the most dangerous jobs. I'll leave the specifics to your imagination.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Not to reveal.

To cover.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • He stripped down to a pair of see-through briefs that left nothing to the imagination.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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