lay something up— 1. (also: lay something by) save or store smth. for future use: The power stations are laying up their usual supplies of coal. 2. (of a car, boat, etc.) take out of use (for repairs, etc.): At the end of the season, all the boats are formally laid up in the harbor. […]
Difference between Lay something to and Put something to
lay something to —(of a ship) anchor near a certain location: Till the next morning, she was laid to, under a close reefed main top sail. put something to—close smth. firmly: Please put the door to, it’s come open a little.
Difference between Lay something over and Put something over
lay something over—(often Passive) 1. postpone smth.; leave smth. to a later date: The concert had to be laid over for several days. 2. (also: overlay something) put a coating over the surface of smth.; ornament smth.: The cover of the book was laid over with gold and silver. put something over— 1. make an idea, […]
Difference between Lay something out and Put something out
lay something out— 1. spread smth. (for use or view): All the family’s pitiful possessions were laid out in the yard. 2. arrange the plan or appearance of a garden, etc.: Laying out the page well makes all the difference to the ease of reading a book. 3. (of one’s money, strength, etc.) use; spend: […]
Difference between Lay something on the table (UK) and Lay something on the table (U.S.)
lay something on the table (UK)—raise an issue for consideration (as a parliamentary procedure): A few days later Shrewsbury laid on the table of the Lords a bill for limiting the duration of Parliaments. lay something on the table (U.S.)—suspend an issue from consideration; postpone the vote on an issue until another time: It was […]
Difference between Lay something on and Put something on
lay something on— 1. supply (a house) with gas, electricity, etc.: The house has water and electricity laid on. 2. (coll.) deliver or provide smth.: The club laid on a special meal for the visitors. 3. impose smth. such as a duty: Further taxes may be laid on this spring. put something on— 1. dress […]
Difference between Lay something off and Put something off
lay something off— 1. spread smth. such as money more widely to insure against a loss: The large insurance contract was laid off among many firms. 2. (of a ship) anchor near a certain location: The ship was laid off outside the harbor while the storm lasted. 3. stop wearing smth.: It’s time we were […]
Difference between Lay something down and Put something down
lay something down— 1. (of laws, conditions, etc.) state or declare firmly: We had to lay down rules for the behavior of the members. 2. (of money) bet on smth.: How much are you prepared to lay down on that horse? 3. start to build smth.: We shall have to lay down a new floor […]
Difference between Lay someone up and Put someone up
lay someone up—(of an illness) cause a person to stay in bed (usually Passive): I’ve been laid up since Christmas with a bad cough. put someone up—provide food and lodging for a person: I can put up two adults, but no children.
Difference between Lay someone to sleep and Put someone to sleep
lay someone to sleep— 1. put smb., usually a child, into bed for sleep: The child is weary; let us lay him to sleep on the settee for a while. 2. (euph.) bury a person after he has died (also: lay someone to rest): One generation of burghers after another was laid to sleep in […]
Lay someone to rest vs Lay someone’s ghost to rest
lay someone to rest—(euph.) bury a person after he has died (also: lay someone to sleep):
Difference between Lay someone out in lavender and Put someone out to grass
lay someone out in lavender —(coll.) scold a person severely (also: lay someone out): If you ever feel like you need to lay me out in lavender again, just forget it. put someone out to grass—(coll.) send smb. on a holiday or into retirement (also: send someone out to grass): Of course, if you consider […]