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to let sleeping dogs lie
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to ignore a situation, topic, issue, etc. so as not to cause troubles or difficulties
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Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "use a sledgehammer to crack a nut" and when to use it?
The idiom "use a sledgehammer to crack a nut" has its roots in the world of construction tools. It describes a situation where someone employs a sledgehammer, a heavy and powerful tool, to perform a task that could be accomplished with a much lighter and simpler tool, like a small hammer. This idiom is used figuratively to criticize actions that are excessively forceful, extravagant, or complicated for a relatively simple problem or task.
Examples
I know you want to ask about the argument, but it's better to let sleeping dogs lie.
