Lie About (Verb)
Meaning
Hang around idly; "She did all the work while he lay around".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- I'll hang around idly instead of actively working on my project today.
- Her brother likes to lie about the house all weekend doing nothing but watching TV.
- The kids are going to lie about in the sun and get a tan during summer vacation.
- Don't just lie about, get up and help me with these chores.
- All he does is lie about on the couch playing video games instead of looking for a job.