Question 37
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie.
- A.not to look for trouble
- B.not to disturb other people
- C.let the dogs sleep well
- 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.