English / proverb
Leaves of Three, Let It Be
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A mnemonic adage warning people to steer clear of plants with three-leaflet patterns (like poison ivy) to avoid harm.
In context
01
Just as hikers heed 'leaves of three, let it be' in the woods, a person of honor avoids associations that carry moral poison.
02
Our mentor taught us to treat unethical opportunities like leaves of three, let it be.
Synonyms
avoid dangerous hazards,steer clear of poison,shun harmful things
Antonyms
walk into danger,ignore clear warnings,court peril
Collocations
rule leaves of three let it be,teach leaves of three let it be,heed leaves of three let it be