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Definition lie about in British English

lie about phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to have been left somewhere instead of being put in the correct place

Example

Never leave cash or other valuables just 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

Example

We lay around all day playing cards and watching television.

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2.1

to spend time being lazy when you should be doing something

Example

He just lies around the house all day.

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Definition lie about in British English