lying down

Idioms and Phrases

see take lying down . Also see lie down .

Example Sentences

Jurors heard Ms Shotter was lying down, showing "no clear movement" for around half an hour before the defendant approached her.

From BBC

Mamba, a senior pug, wandered around before lying down next to her feet.

From Los Angeles Times

“And when someone threatens them, they are not going to take it lying down. Trying to degrade public lands will put you on the wrong side of history.”

From Los Angeles Times

Thailand’s cannabis community didn’t take the news lying down.

From Salon

Alife described lying down on the sidecar as "tummy tickling due to the vibrations" and said it felt like he was "off the ground gliding".

From BBC