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CDS 2025 · PYQ · Idioms and Proverbs · medium

Let sleeping dogs lie

Answer

The correct answer is B: Not interfere in situations where interference may exacerbate matters. The proverb 'let sleeping dogs lie' means to avoid interfering in a situation that is currently quiet or stable, because doing so might cause trouble. It advises against stirring up issues that could worsen if disturbed.

  1. A.Let things remain as they are because of laziness
  2. B.Not interfere in situations where interference may exacerbate matters✓ Correct
  3. C.Not stoke a dangerous situation
  4. D.Lie about the past

Explanation

The proverb 'let sleeping dogs lie' means to avoid interfering in a situation that is currently quiet or stable, because doing so might cause trouble. It advises against stirring up issues that could worsen if disturbed. While option (c) 'Not stoke a dangerous situation' is close, option (b) more comprehensively captures the meaning of avoiding interference that could make matters worse. Hence, (b) is the most accurate interpretation.
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