JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 37

Question 37

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie.

  1. A.not to look for trouble
  2. B.not to disturb other people
  3. C.let the dogs sleep well
  4. D.let the trouble begin
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (not to look for trouble)

Explanation

'Let sleeping dogs lie' means leave a settled problem alone and don't stir up trouble.