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Julia Huong
2022-02-22 02:02
Lay (oneself) out phrasal verb informal
To make a big effort.
Jane always lays herself out to please her parents.
Used to say that someone lies or reclines outside, particularly in order to sunbathe.
Jacob is keen on laying himself out and sipping a cool drink in his hand.
To place something on a flat surface.
A map had been laid out on the desk to see more details.
To explain clearly.
I am trying to lay my plan out so that my employees can work efficiently.
To invest money on someone or something.
Jack would like to lay his money out on stocks.
To strongly criticize or upbraid someone.
The teacher laid them out for not paying attention.
To put someone unconscious or prostrate on the ground because of a strong physical strike.
The police approached the robber and laid him out with a punch.
To prepare or arrange the corpse of someone before a funeral or burial.
He is laying my grandpa out carefully and respectfully.
A harsh reproof
Be able to understand one's behaviour or character
Used to compliment or praise someone for doing something, or being a very special person or an invaluable person
Used to refer to someone who has physical attractiveness
Express one's thoughts or opinions publicly
The verb "lay" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
hurt someone or yourself
If you try to carry that suitcase, you’ll do yourself a mischief.
