let sleeping dogs lie meaning in Hindi

let sleeping dogs lie in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
   "Let sleeping dogs lie"

   AAvoid bringing up past conflictsBWake someone upCBe very carefulDHide from danger
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Avoid bringing up past conflicts

   The idiom 'Let sleeping dogs lie' means to avoid stirring up old problems or conflicts that have settled down.
   Option 1 (Avoid bringing up past conflicts) is correct as it accurately conveys the idiomatic meaning.
   Option 2 (Wake someone up) is wrong because it is a literal interpretation, not the idiomatic sense.
   Option 3 (Be very careful) is wrong as caution is not the central meaning of this idiom.
   Option 4 (Hide from danger) is wrong because it is unrelated to the idiomatic meaning.

2. SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases

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

   ATo care for the petBTo fall sick intentionallyCLeave an existing situation as it isDTo let somebody sleep
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Leave an existing situation as it is

   Answer: 3
   Solution: The idiom “Let sleeping dogs lie” means to avoid interfering in a situation that is currently peaceful but could become problematic if disturbed (किसी पुराने या शांत मुद्दे को फिर से न छेड़ना). It advises against revisiting past conflicts or issues that might cause unnecessary trouble.
   Option 1 – To care for the pet ❌: literal and unrelated to the idiom.
   Option 2 – To fall sick intentionally ❌: completely incorrect.
   Option 4 – To let somebody sleep ❌: literal interpretation; not the idiomatic meaning.

Examples

• “Don't mention the old argument again; let sleeping dogs lie.”

let sleeping dogs lie – questions

What is the meaning of let sleeping dogs lie in Hindi?

let sleeping dogs lie means “जहाँ तक संभव हो, पुराने विवाद न छेड़ें” in Hindi. In English: Avoid interfering in a situation that could cause trouble if disturbed

What are the synonyms of let sleeping dogs lie?

Synonyms of let sleeping dogs lie: leave well alone, don't stir trouble, avoid provoking.

What is the opposite of let sleeping dogs lie?

Antonyms of let sleeping dogs lie: stir up trouble, provoke issue.

Has let sleeping dogs lie been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – let sleeping dogs lie has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC MTS 2023, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022.

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