lie around
US /laɪ əˈraʊnd/
UK /laɪ əˈraʊnd/
1.
rondhangen, luieren
to spend time doing nothing, especially when you should be doing something useful
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He just lies around all day watching TV.
Hij hangt de hele dag maar wat rond en kijkt tv.
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Don't just lie around, help me with these chores!
Ga niet alleen maar rondhangen, help me met deze klusjes!
2.
rondslingeren, liggen
to be left somewhere, usually in a disorganized way, because no one has tidied them away
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Clothes were lying around all over the floor.
Kleren lagen overal op de grond rond.
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There are always dirty dishes lying around in the kitchen.
Er liggen altijd vuile vaat rond in de keuken.