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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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