leave go of

leave go (of something)

To release or unhand (something); to let go (of something). Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. I told the boy to leave go, but he wouldn't give me the phone. Daniel, leave go of my hand this instant!
See also: go, leave
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

leave go of someone or something

Inf. to let go of someone or something. (Usually considered nonstandard.) Leave go of me! Leave go of my hand!
See also: go, leave, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • leave go
  • leave go (of something)
  • on the way out
  • on the/(one's) way out
  • be on the way out
  • Can I/we have the bill?
  • Can I/we have the check?
  • love you and leave you
  • I have to love you and leave you
  • fly out
References in classic literature
Leave go of my guests, and I'll let up on the fancy clockwork.
The Wisdom Of Father Brown
Police said she refused to leave go of her bag and was left badly shaken and with severe bruising from the struggle.
Elderly woman hurt in snatch bid