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Definition lie around in American English

lie around phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if something is lying around somewhere, it has been left there instead of being put in the correct place

Example

Never leave cash or other valuables lying around.

Example

You shouldn't leave bottles of pills lying around the house.

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2

to spend a lot of time relaxing and not doing anything

Example

We lay around the house all day just playing cards and watching television.

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Definition lie around in American English