lie about

/laɪ əˌbaʊt/
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Other forms: lying about; lies about; lied about; lain about

Definitions of lie about
  1. verb
    hang around idly
    synonyms: lie around
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    type of:
    idle, laze, slug, stagnate
    be idle; exist in a changeless situation
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