lying flat
ˈlaɪɪŋ flæt
Definition

Definition of lying flat - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical positionin a horizontal position without elevation
  • The book was lying flat on the table.
prone recumbent supine
2.
metaphorical stateinactive or passive, avoiding stress
  • He spent the weekend lying flat, doing nothing.
inactive passive
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Expressions with lying

take it lying downv.
accept something without resistance or protest
She won't take the criticism lying down.
take lying downv.
accept something bad without resisting or complaining
He won't take lying down the unfair criticism.
if I'm lying, I'm dyingexp.
promise of telling the truth
I saw him take it, if I'm lying, I'm dying.
low-lyingadj.
situated lower than nearby areas
The low-lying fields were prone to flooding.
barefaced lyingn.
shameless and obvious lying without any attempt to hide
His barefaced lying was evident when he denied the obvious truth.
lying under oathadj.
making false statements while legally sworn to tell the truth
The witness was accused of lying under oath.

Expressions with flat

lie flatv.
rest with the whole body level on a surface
Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.
fall flatv.
fail completely or collapse
The plan to surprise her fell flat.
flat brokeadj.
having no money at all
After paying rent, I'm flat broke until my next paycheck.
flat outadv.
at maximum speed or effort
He was running flat out to catch the bus..
flat on one's backadj.
lying down with back on a surface
He was flat on his back after the fall.
battery is flatexp.
have no electrical power left in a battery
My phone won't turn on because the battery is flat!
fall flat on one's facev.
fail in a very clear way that shows great embarrassment
Without proper research, their ambitious project could fall flat on their face.
go flatv.
lose carbonation or fizz
The soda went flat after being left open.
in 10 minutes flatadv.
completed in exactly ten minutes without delay
She finished the exam in 10 minutes flat.
knock someone flatv.
hit someone so they fall down
The boxer managed to knock his opponent flat in the first round.

Terms related to lying flat

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lieflathorizontallevellyingpositionposturereclinedrestingcalmpeacefulquiet

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on one's backadv.
physical position
lying flat with the back on a surface
benchv.
weightlifting
push a weighted bar upward while lying flat
flat sheetn.
bedding
bedsheet lying flat over the mattress
coastal plainn.
geography
flat low-lying land adjacent to a sea
flat benchn.
fitness
bench for lying flat during exercises
prone positionn.
body posture
body lying flat with chest down
prostrateadj.
lying down
lying flat on the ground
tilt tablen.
medicine
flat surface for medical tests that moves from lying to upright positions

Examples of lying flat in a sentence

  • The painting was lying flat on the floor.
  • She prefers lying flat rather than facing challenges.
  • His approach to life is lying flat, avoiding stress.

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  1. French:à plat, au repos, ...
  2. German:flach, flach liegend, ...
  3. Italian:disteso, inattivo, ...
  4. Spanish:tumbado, inactivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:deitado, inativo, ...
  6. Chinese:平放的, 无所事事的, ...
  7. Japanese:平らな, 何もせずに, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَطَّح, غَيْر نَشِط, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׂרוּעַ, נִינֹוחַ וְלֹא פָּעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:плоский, пассивный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плаский, пасивний, ...
  12. Hindi:सपाट, आराम से, ...
lie flat
US: /laɪ ˈflæt/
lain flat, lay flat

Definition of lie flat - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

1.
posturerest with the whole body level on a surface
  • Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.
2.
lifestylestop trying hard and accept a passive simple lifestyle
  • Many young workers choose to lie flat instead of chasing promotion.
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Expressions with lying

take it lying downv.
accept something without resistance or protest
She won't take the criticism lying down.
take lying downv.
accept something bad without resisting or complaining
He won't take lying down the unfair criticism.
if I'm lying, I'm dyingexp.
promise of telling the truth
I saw him take it, if I'm lying, I'm dying.
low-lyingadj.
situated lower than nearby areas
The low-lying fields were prone to flooding.
barefaced lyingn.
shameless and obvious lying without any attempt to hide
His barefaced lying was evident when he denied the obvious truth.
lying under oathadj.
making false statements while legally sworn to tell the truth
The witness was accused of lying under oath.

Expressions with flat

lie flatv.
rest with the whole body level on a surface
Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.
fall flatv.
fail completely or collapse
The plan to surprise her fell flat.
flat brokeadj.
having no money at all
After paying rent, I'm flat broke until my next paycheck.
flat outadv.
at maximum speed or effort
He was running flat out to catch the bus..
flat on one's backadj.
lying down with back on a surface
He was flat on his back after the fall.
battery is flatexp.
have no electrical power left in a battery
My phone won't turn on because the battery is flat!
fall flat on one's facev.
fail in a very clear way that shows great embarrassment
Without proper research, their ambitious project could fall flat on their face.
go flatv.
lose carbonation or fizz
The soda went flat after being left open.
in 10 minutes flatadv.
completed in exactly ten minutes without delay
She finished the exam in 10 minutes flat.
knock someone flatv.
hit someone so they fall down
The boxer managed to knock his opponent flat in the first round.

Examples of lie flat in a sentence

  • He had to lie flat to slide under the low metal barrier.
  • Feeling exhausted by corporate pressure, she decided to lie flat for a few years.
  • He announced online that he would lie flat and stop pursuing high-paying jobs.

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  1. French:s'allonger à plat, lever le pied, ...
  2. German:flach liegen, sich ins Passive zurückziehen, ...
  3. Italian:sdraiarsi, rinunciare a competere, ...
  4. Spanish:tumbarse completamente, adoptar un estilo de vida pasivo y sencillo, ...
  5. Portuguese:deitar-se de costas, desistir de lutar, ...
  6. Chinese:平躺, 躺平, ...
  7. Japanese:まっすぐ横たわる, 出世や昇進を目指すのをやめて、最低限で暮らす生き方を選ぶ, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَلْقَى, تَخَلَّى عَنِ السَّعْيِ المُجْهِدِ لِلنَّجاحِ وَاخْتَارَ أُسْلُوبَ حَيَاةٍ بَسِيطًا قَلِيلَ الطُّمُوح, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁכַּב יָשָׁר, לֶאֱמֹץ גִּישַׁת הִתְמַסְּרוּת, ...
  10. Russian:лежать плашмя, плыть по течению, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лежати рівно, ...
  12. Hindi:सीधा लेटना, आरामतलबी का जीवन जीना, ...
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