leave (something) lying about

leave (something) lying about

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