Question

What does the phrase let sleeping dogs lie mean?

Bill wanted to apologize and explain his position, but I urged him to let sleeping dogs lie.
A.to accept responsibility for creating an awkward situation
B.to take a particular side in an argument or disagreement
C.to continue to be understanding despite any hard feelings
D.to ignore an unpleasant situation in order to avoid trouble

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

This idiom is usually used as a way to say "Forget about it" or "Don't worry about it." While I wouldn't put the answer like that, it seems to be the most plausible.