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take lying down

/teɪk ˈlaɪɪŋ daʊn/

Traducción: Expresión informal que significa aceptar algo desagradable, injusto u ofensivo sin protestar ni resistirse. Se usa normalmente en construcciones negativas (por ejemplo, 'no aceptar algo sin rechistar').

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/teɪk ˈlaɪɪŋ daʊn/B2informal
  • esExpresión informal que significa aceptar algo desagradable, injusto u ofensivo sin protestar ni resistirse. Se usa normalmente en construcciones negativas (por ejemplo, 'no aceptar algo sin rechistar').

An informal expression meaning to accept something unpleasant, unfair, or insulting without protest or resistance. Usually used in negative constructions (e.g., 'not take something lying down').

  1. Accept without protestC1informal

    To accept something unpleasant or unfair without complaining or resisting.

    esAceptar sin protestar

    • He won't take that insult lying down.
    • She didn't take the criticism lying down and defended herself.
    • They refused to take the new rules lying down and organized a protest.