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Let a sleeping dog lie Meaning in English

expression

LET uh SLEE-ping DAWG LIE
LET uh SLEEP-ing DOG LIE

Definition

This expression means to avoid bringing up or restarting old problems or arguments; sometimes it’s best not to disturb a situation that is calm now.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and idiomatic. Often used to advise against creating unnecessary trouble or revisiting sensitive topics. Common in both spoken and written English. Not about dogs literally, but about past issues.

Spanish: dejar que el perro duerma tranquilo - dejar las cosas como estánPortuguese (BR): deixe o cachorro dormir - deixar como estáPortuguese (PT): deixar o cão dormir - deixar como estáChinese (Simplified): 别惹麻烦 - 别打草惊蛇Chinese (Traditional): 別惹麻煩 - 別打草驚蛇Hindi: सोते हुए कुत्ते को मत जगाओ - जैसा है वैसा ही रहने दोArabic: دع الكلب النائم ينام - دع الأمور كما هيBengali: পুরনো ঘা না খোঁচানো - শান্ত অবস্থাকে না নাড়াRussian: не будить лихо пока тихо - не трогать прошлоеJapanese: 藪をつついて蛇を出す - 触らぬ神に祟りなしVietnamese: chớ xới lại chuyện cũ - để yên mọi chuyệnKorean: 긁어 부스럼 만들지 않다 - 조용히 넘어가다Turkish: eski defterleri açmamak - sakinliği bozmaUrdu: پرانے زخم نہ چھیڑنا - خاموش معاملے کو نہ چھیڑناIndonesian: jangan ungkit masalah lama - diamkan saja

Example Sentences

We all know what happened, but let’s let a sleeping dog lie and move forward.

natural

She wanted to apologize, but her friend told her to just let a sleeping dog lie.

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I think we should let a sleeping dog lie and not talk about last year’s argument.

basic

If he’s happy now, let's just let a sleeping dog lie.

basic

Sometimes it's better to let a sleeping dog lie than ask more questions.

basic

Honestly, bringing that up again? Nope, I'd rather let a sleeping dog lie.

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