take sth lying down 对某事逆来顺受

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take sth lying down 对某事逆来顺受(多用于否定句)
A: Robert accused me of lying to Jenny.
B: If Iwere you, I wouldn't take that lying down. You
shouldlet him know the truth.
(A: 罗勃特指控我对珍妮说谎。)
(B: 我若是你，就不会逆来顺受。你应让他知道真相。)