Meaning of the word "lay down your life" in English

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lay down your life

US /leɪ daʊn jʊər laɪf/
UK /leɪ daʊn jʊər laɪf/
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Idiom

1.

to sacrifice one's life for someone or something

Example:
He was willing to lay down his life for his country.
A mother would often lay down her life for her children.
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