Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-let-sleeping-dogs-lie
idiom
/tə lɛt ˈslipɪŋ dɒgz laɪ/
Definition
Do not disturb a situation as it is, since it might cause trouble or complications.
Examples
- It’s better to let sleeping dogs lie and not bring up the argument from last week.
- Since everything seems fine now, I think we should let sleeping dogs lie.
- He decided to let sleeping dogs lie rather than reopen old disputes.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that some matters are best left untouched to avoid potential problems.
Synonyms
- Leave well enough alone
- Let things be
- Avoid stirring the pot
