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Meaning of lie-in | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.
    UK
  2. A form of protest where a group of people lie down in a public area.

Examples

“Since I didn't have to go to work, I decided to have a lie-in.”
“‘But the only thing I need now is a taxi and a bed to lie in.’ ‘Yeah, go on home, Frankie. Sleep it off, have a lie-in, forget the bloody woman. […]’”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

lie-over lie, trick, falsity Lieb Liébana liebauite Liebel

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