lie-in
See also: lie in
English
editEtymology 1
editFrom the verb lie in.
Noun
edit- (UK) A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.
- Since I didn't have to go to work, I decided to have a lie-in.
Usage notes
edit- Mainly used in the phrase to have a lie-in.
Translations
editA period spent lying in bed for longer than usual
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See also
editEtymology 2
editAfter sit-in etc.