Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Let sleeping dogs lie'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Let sleeping dogs lie'.

A. To put dogs to sleep

B. To wake a dog

C. To walk a dog

D. To avoid stirring up old conflicts

Answer: Option D

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It means not to reopen settled issues.

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