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单词 take something lying down
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take something lying down

[usually with negative] Accept an insult, setback, or rebuke without protest: she’s laughing at me for being weak and I’m not going to take it lying down any longer...
  • The visitors refused to take this setback lying down and almost immediately forced a corner.
  • Congressional wildlife supporters didn't take the ambush lying down.
  • This was never the kind of game where players took things lying down.
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