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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "Let sleeping dogs lie"
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.
"Let sleeping dogs lie"

A.

To get someone drunk

B.

A fair competition where no side has an advantage

C.

To make a dog to sleep

D.

To avoid restarting a conflict

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Let sleeping dogs lie: To avoid restarting a conflict or problem that has already been resolved.
Example: He decided not to bring up the past mistake again and just let sleeping dogs lie.
Similar idioms: "Leave well enough alone," "Don’t stir up trouble."

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