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Definition of
lie-in noun
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
lie-in
noun
/ˌlaɪ ˈɪn/
/ˌlaɪ ˈɪn/
(British English)
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a time when you stay in bed longer than normal in the morning
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lie in
lie in
lie in state
lie ahead/in store
lie in wait (for somebody)
you’ve made your bed and you must lie in/on it
Phrasal verbs
lie in
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lie in state
lie ahead/in store
lie in wait (for somebody)
you’ve made your bed and you must lie in/on it
Nearby words
liege
noun
lie in
phrasal verb
lie-in
noun
lien
noun
lieu
noun
apple
noun
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