Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
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Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4 : Don't disturb a situation that is currently peaceful.
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is: Don't disturb a situation that is currently peaceful..
Key Points
- The proverb "Let sleeping dogs lie" means:
- Don't disturb a situation that is currently peaceful. (शांत स्थिति को परेशान न करें)
- Example: He decided not to bring up the past argument to let sleeping dogs lie.
- Hence, we can infer that the meaning of the proverb is: "Don't disturb a situation that is currently peaceful." (शांत स्थिति को परेशान न करें)
Therefore, the correct answer is: Don't disturb a situation that is currently peaceful.
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:
- Dogs should be left to sleep. (कुत्तों को सोने देना चाहिए):
- Example: Dogs should be left to sleep if they are tired and need rest.
- Wake up dogs when necessary. (जरूरत पड़ने पर कुत्तों को जगाएं):
- Example: You should wake up dogs when necessary for their feeding time.
- Sleeping dogs are harmless. (सोते हुए कुत्ते हानिरहित होते हैं):
- Example: People believe that sleeping dogs are harmless and won't cause any trouble.
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