In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie
Answer Details
The option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase "let sleeping dogs lie" is "not to look for trouble". The phrase means to avoid stirring up old problems or creating new ones, especially if doing so would cause more trouble than it's worth. The other options do not capture the intended meaning of the phrase: "not to disturb other people" suggests a different context where disturbing others might be an issue, "let the dogs sleep well" is a literal interpretation of the phrase, and "let the trouble begin" is the opposite of the intended meaning.