Meaning
To leave a situation unresolved or to drop a matter without further action.
Cultural Background
Highly common in daily life to avoid social friction. Used similarly, though sometimes with a slightly more formal tone. Understood in the same way as in Brazil. Common in urban centers to resolve minor disputes.
Use with 'deixar'
It is much more common to say 'deixar por isso mesmo' than 'ficar por isso mesmo' when you are the one making the decision.
Meaning
To leave a situation unresolved or to drop a matter without further action.
Use with 'deixar'
It is much more common to say 'deixar por isso mesmo' than 'ficar por isso mesmo' when you are the one making the decision.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Não vamos brigar, vamos ________ por isso mesmo.
The causative structure 'deixar por isso mesmo' is the standard way to express this.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesNão vamos brigar, vamos ________ por isso mesmo.
The causative structure 'deixar por isso mesmo' is the standard way to express this.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are explaining how you resolve conflicts by choosing your battles.
Related Phrases
Deixar pra lá
synonymLet it go
Águas passadas
similarWater under the bridge
