let sleeping dogs lie

Related to word: dog

Idiom

Definition

  1. To advise against revisiting a past issue or situation that is better left undisturbed to avoid potential trouble.

    • Regarding that old case, we had better not investigate it further; let sleeping dogs lie.

    • Their misunderstanding has been resolved; you should not bring it up again, just let sleeping dogs lie.

    • I know you are curious, but it's best not to inquire further; let sleeping dogs lie.