Meaning of the word "let sleeping dogs lie" in English
What does "let sleeping dogs lie" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
let sleeping dogs lie
US /lɛt ˈsliːpɪŋ dɔɡz laɪ/
UK /lɛt ˈsliːpɪŋ dɒɡz laɪ/
Idiom
to avoid bringing up a past problem or argument that might cause trouble if discussed again
Example:
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I know you're upset about what happened, but it's probably best to let sleeping dogs lie.
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They had a big argument years ago, but they decided to let sleeping dogs lie and move on.