let (something) lie

To cease discussing or dwelling on something; to take no action toward resolving something. Look, we can't afford a new car right now, so let's let the matter lie for the time being. The company has let this problem lie for years, allowing dozens of people to be victimized in the meantime.

let something lie

take no action regarding a controversial or problematic matter.

See also: let, lie, something

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See also:

(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a whole different animal
a whole different ball of wax
a whole different beast
(something) to go on
a/the feel of (something)
a straw will show which way the wind blows
a slew of (something)
a casualty of (something)
a crack at (someone or something)

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