idiom
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
LET SLEEP-ing DOGZ LY
/lɛt ˈsliːpɪŋ dɒɡz laɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Letsleepingdogslie
Dictionary meaning
Avoid restarting old conflicts or troublesome situations.
Examples
- Don't bring up the merger again — let sleeping dogs lie.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'sleep', 'dogs', and 'lie'.
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