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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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