let lie
Don't disturb it
To let lie is to leave something undisturbed, especially a matter that might cause trouble if revisited: I decided to let the issue lie.
The phrase often appears as let sleeping dogs lie—don't stir up problems that are currently dormant.
Sometimes it's better to let the past lie.
- settleReach final terms
- restCessation of activity
- quietLacking in sound
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- non-interventionPolicy of staying uninvolved
hands off · avoid · take lying down · turn a blind eye · look the other way · ignore · tolerate · neglect · forgive · water under the bridge · passivity · overlook · accept · leave well enough alone · acquiescence · bite your tongue · linger · hush