lie down
US /laɪ daʊn/
UK /laɪ daʊn/
1.
to put your body in a horizontal position, usually on a bed or other surface
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I need to lie down for a bit, I'm feeling tired.
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The doctor told him to lie down and rest.
2.
to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without fighting against it
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He refused to just lie down and let them win.
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We can't just lie down and accept these unfair terms.