leave (something) around

leave (something) around

To leave something in a haphazard or careless location or position (in, on, or at some place). You can't leave such sensitive information around the office—someone could see it who's not meant to. Who left all these boxes around? Someone could trip over them!
See also: around, leave
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

leave something (lying) around

 and leave something (lying) about
to permit something to lie around unguarded; to leave something somewhere carelessly. Don't leave your clothes lying around. Hang them up. Don't leave stuff lying about!
See also: around, leave
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • leave around
  • leave (something) about
  • leave (something) lying around
  • leave (something) lying about
  • in the dust, leave someone
  • leave (someone or something) in the dust
  • take leave of
  • take leave of (someone or something)
  • I have to love you and leave you
  • love you and leave you