IdiomDaily Life
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Englishlet things ride
Meaning: To let a situation continue without interfering.
Example: “The argument will blow over if we just let things ride.”
Origin: Probably from gambling, where "letting a bet ride" means leaving it in play. The phrase is found from the early 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Laisser pisser le mérinos Literally: To let the merino piss
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