Lay off (something) lay (something) off
To stop using or taking something bad (alcohol or drugs or chocolate or cigarettes).I was told by my doctor to lay off smoking or I will be sick... Read more →
Lay off (someone) lay (someone) off
To stop bothering someone, to leave someone alone.The teacher told the students to lay off the new student.
Lay eyes on (someone or something)
To see someone or something.I have never laid eyes on a more beautiful dog in my life.
Lay down the law
To tell someone what to do by using your power or influence.The new manager plans to lay down the law to the workers regarding long lunch breaks.
Lay down one’s life (for someone or something)
To sacrifice one's life for someone or something.The young man laid down his life trying to protect the property of his company.
Lay down one’s arms
To stop fighting, to surrender.The soldiers had to lay down their arms and stop fighting.
Lay away (something) lay (something) away
To save something.The couple are trying to lay away some money for their holiday next year.
Lay an egg
To fail to win the interest or favor of an audience.The performance by the magician was terrible. He laid an egg with the audience.
(not) lay a finger/hand on (someone)
To not touch someone, to not do something to someone.The man was told by the police to not lay a finger on his wife again.
A law unto oneself
Someone who makes one's own laws or rules.The city council member was a law unto herself until she had to quit because of a scandal.