let it lie

相關詞: let

成語

Definition

  1. To choose not to take action or intervene in a situation or matter.

    對某事不採取任何行動;對某事置之不理。

    • Even though he knew about the problems within the company, he chose to let it lie and ignore the issue.

      即使他知道公司內部的問題,他選擇置之不理,忽略這個問題。

    • She could have intervened in the dispute, but she decided to let it lie and let things develop on their own.

      她本可以介入這場爭端,但她決定置之不理,讓事情自然發展。

    • When they found the mistake, they didn't correct it immediately but chose to let it lie.

      當他們發現這個錯誤時,沒有立即糾正,而是選擇置之不理。