lie around
phrasal verblie around
(British English also lie about)
- to be left somewhere in an untidy or careless way, not put away in the correct place
- Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them.
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- (of a person) to spend time doing nothing and being lazy related noun layaboutTopics Personal qualitiesc1