let sleeping dogs lie
成語所屬單字dog
let sleeping dogs lie — 慣用語
1. To avoid discussing a past issue that could cause trouble if brought up.
1.慣用語
釋義
別惹麻煩
To avoid discussing a past issue that could cause trouble if brought up.
例句
We decided to let sleeping dogs lie and not mention the argument.
It's better to let sleeping dogs lie than reopen old wounds.
2. to avoid talking about a past problem or disagreement so that it does not cause
2.慣用語
釋義
別惹麻煩；不要翻舊帳
to avoid talking about a past problem or disagreement so that it does not cause trouble again.
例句
Lucas wanted to ask about the old argument, but Amihan said it was better to let sleeping dogs lie.
The committee decided to let sleeping dogs lie rather than reopen the debate about the budget.