let it lay

let it lay

Leave (something) alone; don't disturb (something). I felt compelled to press him further about his decision to drop out, but I decided to let it lay for the time being.
See also: lay, let
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

let it lay

Also, leave her lay. Allow it to rest; leave it alone. For example, Don't discuss their gift anymore; let it lay. The use of her in the variant is a slangy version of "it." [Slang; first half of 1900s]
See also: lay, let
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • don't bother me
  • Don't bother me!
  • lay aside (something) for (someone or something)
  • lay aside for
  • lie by
  • be on the horn
  • lay down your arms
  • lay down (one's) arms
  • lay down arms
  • lay down on the job