Leave it to me

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24 June 2026

Leave it to me

We use this expression to tell someone that we are happy to take responsibility for doing something.

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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