Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie'. The correct choice is B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. To get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details
Why not A: “To get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details” does not fit this question. The answer is To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed.
- B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed ✓
- C. To change one's opinion or feelings about something
Why not C: “To change one's opinion or feelings about something” does not fit this question. The answer is To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed.
- D. To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being
Why not D: “To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being” does not fit this question. The answer is To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed.
Correct answer
B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed
Explanation
To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed (option B) is the accepted answer to “Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie'.”. Option A (To get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details) does not fit this question. Option C (To change one's opinion or feelings about something) does not fit this question. Option D (To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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