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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
24th June 2024

Leave it to me

We use this expression to tell someone that we are happy to take responsibility for doing something.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
How can we get hold of a video recorder before the meeting tomorrow?
Leave it to me. I know someone who can help.
Example 2
Someone should tell Martin not to come in today as the meeting's cancelled.
Leave it to me. I was going to phone him anyway.

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