leave go of

leave go (of something)

To release or unhand (something); to let go (of something). Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. I told the boy to leave go, but he wouldn't give me the phone. Daniel, leave go of my hand this instant!
See also: leave

leave go of someone or something

Inf. to let go of someone or something. (Usually considered nonstandard.) Leave go of me! Leave go of my hand!
See also: leave, of
References in classic literature ?
Leave go of my guests, and I'll let up on the fancy clockwork.
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Police said she refused to leave go of her bag and was left badly shaken and with severe bruising from the struggle.
Elderly woman hurt in snatch bid
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