The crossword solution for the term 'LEAVE, SO TO SPEAK' is SPLIT. This phrase is often used to describe a situation in which two people or groups part ways, usually after having been together for a period of time. It can also be used to describe a situation in which a group of people separate into two distinct groups. The phrase is often used in a humorous way to describe a situation in which someone has left a place or situation without actually saying goodbye.