take (something) lying down
idiom
: to accept (something bad, such as an insult or unfair treatment) without trying to fight against it
He vowed that he would not take the court's decision lying down.
Dictionary Entries Near take (something) lying down
take (something) into one's (own) hands
take (something) lying down
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“Take (something) lying down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20%28something%29%20lying%20down. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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