| 词组 | take something lying down |
| 释义 | Idiom take something lying down Theme: ACCEPTANCE to endure something unpleasant without fighting back.He insulted me publicly. You don't expect me to take that lying down, do you?I'm not the kind of person who'll take something like that lying down. Idiom take something lying down(not) take (something) lying down to refuse to be treated badly by someone.He can't just order you about like that. Surely you're not going to take that lying down! take (something) lying downTo accept or endure something without struggle, resistance, or opposition. (Often used in negative constructions.) You'll never be respected around here if you keep taking these taunts lying down. I will not take this lying down! You can expect to hear from my attorney. take something lying downaccept an insult or injury without attempting retaliation. 1989 Shimmer Chinodya Harvest of Thorns She's boasting in front of me, laughing at me for being weak. Today she'll know I'm not going to take it lying down any longer. (not) take something lying ˈdown(informal) accept an insult or offensive act without protesting or reacting: I’m not going to take this stupid decision lying down. If necessary, I’ll take the company to court.She’s the kind of person who won’t take defeat lying down. OPPOSITE: put up a (good) fight |
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