He's hoping everyone will leave him in peace so he can work on his paintings.She thinks the wreck should be left in peace as a memorial.
leave (someone or something) in peace
To not bother someone or something; to leave someone or something alone. I'm afraid that's all I'm going to say on the matter. Now please leave me in peace.If it were up to me, we would leave these remains in peace, but I'm sure the government will move them.
leave someone in peace
to stop bothering someone; to go away and leave someone alone. (Does not necessarily mean to go away from a person.) Please go—leave me in peace.Can't you see that you're upsetting her? Leave her in peace.