Let sleeping dogs lie

Related to word: dog

Idiom

Definition

  1. To advise against interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems, as doing so could lead to trouble.

    • Their past conflict has settled, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.

    • I know you're curious to ask, but I think it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.

    • Now that everyone has agreed, we should probably let sleeping dogs lie and not discuss this topic further.