Lay (something) at (one's) feet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lay (something) at (one's) feet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-09-26 02:09

Meaning of Lay (something) at (one's) feet

Synonyms:

hold accountable for

Variants:

lay (something) at the feet of (someone)

Lay (something) at (one's) feet verb phrase

To put something on the ground in front of someone

The dog laid the wallet I had dropped at my feet. What a smart dog!

To make someone responsible for something

He lost my favorite book, so I would lay it at his feet.

You can't lay this matter at my feet. It's not my fault.

Grammar and Usage of Lay (something) at (one's) feet

Verb Forms

  • to lay at one's feet
  • laid at one's feet
  • laying at one's feet
  • lays at one's feet

The verb "lay" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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