let something lie

let (something) lie

To cease discussing or dwelling on something; to take no action toward resolving something. Look, we can't afford a new car right now, so let's let the matter lie for the time being. The company has let this problem lie for years, allowing dozens of people to be victimized in the meantime.

let something lie

take no action regarding a controversial or problematic matter.

See also: let, lie, something

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a whack at (something)
a/the feel of (something)
a straw will show which way the wind blows
a slew of (something)
a crack at (someone or something)
all right
(you) wanna make something of it?
all for the best
a thing of the past

References in periodicals archive

Players realise they have been in their positions, they have been annoyed with their managers, low on confidence, down on their luck, or flying high - so they know when to push it or when to let something lie.

Sorry Jose, but bosses who have done it as top players get more respect

However, it's wearing when people won't let something lie and all you want to say is "Mind your own business!" When I bed the horses down at night I'm very particular and want it to be perfect.

THEY'RE GIVING ME GARDEN GRIEF

ALTHOUGH you're not going to let something lie, you could do a lot worse than give it a break until you gather more facts.

Stars

词组	let something lie
释义	let something lie let (something) lie To cease discussing or dwelling on something; to take no action toward resolving something. Look, we can't afford a new car right now, so let's let the matter lie for the time being. The company has let this problem lie for years, allowing dozens of people to be victimized in the meantime. See also: let, lie Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. let something lie take no action regarding a controversial or problematic matter. See also: let, lie, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a whack at (something) a/the feel of (something) a straw will show which way the wind blows a slew of (something) a crack at (someone or something) all right (you) wanna make something of it? all for the best a thing of the past References in periodicals archive Players realise they have been in their positions, they have been annoyed with their managers, low on confidence, down on their luck, or flying high - so they know when to push it or when to let something lie. Sorry Jose, but bosses who have done it as top players get more respect However, it's wearing when people won't let something lie and all you want to say is "Mind your own business!" When I bed the horses down at night I'm very particular and want it to be perfect. THEY'RE GIVING ME GARDEN GRIEF ALTHOUGH you're not going to let something lie, you could do a lot worse than give it a break until you gather more facts. Stars
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