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Definition of take something lying down in US English:
take something lying down
phrase
usually with negativeAccept an insult, setback, rebuke, etc., without reacting or protesting.
‘Congressional wildlife supporters didn't take the ambush lying down.’
‘Neither the newspaper nor the rest of the press took it lying down.’
‘But, at least along the province's South Shore, folks are not taking things lying down.’
‘Right now, some critical favorites are on the endangered list, and fans are not taking it lying down.’
‘Fortunately, companies are not taking it lying down.’
‘At least she isn't taking his attacks lying down.’
‘The visitors refused to take this setback lying down and almost immediately forced a corner.’
‘The magazine isn't taking her comments lying down, however.’
‘This was never the kind of game where players took things lying down.’
‘He explained the college was not taking the news lying down and was working hard to repackage courses, such as offering alternatives that may not have an exam at the end.’