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Definition let sleeping dogs lie in American English

let sleeping dogs lie phrase

phrase
1

to leave a person or situation alone if they might cause you trouble

Example

Don't ask him again. It's better to let sleeping dogs lie.

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Definition let sleeping dogs lie in American English