idiom
let sleeping dogs lie
LET SLEEP-ing DOGZ LY
lɛt ˈsliːpɪŋ dɒɡz laɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
letsleepingdogslie
Dictionary meaning
To avoid raising a past issue that may cause trouble.
Examples
- The old contract dispute was settled years ago—best to let sleeping dogs lie.
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