- take something lying down usu. with negative
- take something lying down usu. with negativeaccept an insult, setback, or rebuke without protest.→ lie
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take something lying down usu. with negative
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take something lying down — [usu. with negative] accept an insult, setback, rebuke, etc., without reacting or protesting * * * take sth lying ˈdown idiom to accept an insult or offensive act without protesting or reacting Main entry: ↑lieidiom … Useful english dictionary
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