The expression "to take it lying down" means to endure an insult or threat without reacting or protesting.
L'espressione "to take it lying down" significa subire un'offesa o una minaccia senza reagire o protestare.
| Idiom | to take it lying down |
|---|---|
| Definition | to show no reaction to an insult or threat |
| Examples | - You let him walk all over you. Are you just going to take it lying down? - She wants to kick me off the team, but I'm not going to take it lying down. |
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