Lay one on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LAY wun AWN
lˈeɪ/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɒn
LAY won ON
Definição
To hit someone hard, especially with a punch. Informally, it can also mean to give someone a strong kiss.
Uso & Nuances
Informal, mainly spoken. Primary meaning is to hit, but in some US regions, it also means to plant a big kiss, often with 'lay one on me.' Context is key: violence vs. affection. Rarely written formally.
Spanish: dar un golpe - besar (informal)Portuguese (BR): dar um soco - dar um beijo (informal)Portuguese (PT): dar um murro - dar um beijo (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 打一下 - 猛亲一下（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 打一下 - 猛親一下（口語）Hindi: एक जोरदार घूंसा मारना - एक जोरदार चुंबन देना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: يوجه ضربة - يقبّل بقوة (عامية)Bengali: একটা ঘুষি মারা - জোরে চুমু খাওয়া (আনুষ্ঠানিক নয়)Russian: дать удар - поцеловать (разговорное)Japanese: 一発お見舞いする - キスする（くだけた表現）Vietnamese: đấm một cú - hôn mạnh (thân mật)Korean: 한 대 때리다 - 키스하다 (비격식)Turkish: bir yumruk atmak - öpmek (argo)Urdu: ایک زوردار گھونسا مارنا - زور سے بوسہ دینا (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: memberikan pukulan - mencium dengan kuat (bahasa gaul)
Frases de Exemplo
He got angry and decided to lay one on his opponent.
basic
She surprised him and laid one on his cheek.
basic
Don't get close or he might lay one on you!
basic
"Go ahead, lay one on me!" he joked, puckering up.
natural
Wow, he really laid one on him during the match!
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As soon as he walked in, she ran over and laid one on him in front of everyone.
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