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.

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
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