Lie in Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
LYE-IN
lˈaɪ/ /ˈɪn
LYE-IN
Definição
To stay in bed longer than usual, especially in the morning, often as a way to relax.
Uso & Nuances
Mainly used in British and Commonwealth English for 'stay in bed late.' In American English, 'sleep in' is more common. Usually informal and connected to weekends or holidays. Not related to telling an untruth ('lie' as in 'not tell the truth').
Spanish: quedarse en la cama - dormir hasta tardePortuguese (BR): ficar na cama - dormir até tardePortuguese (PT): ficar na cama - dormir até tardeChinese (Simplified): 睡懒觉Chinese (Traditional): 睡懶覺Hindi: देर तक सोनाArabic: البقاء في السرير - النوم حتى وقت متأخرBengali: বিছানায় শুয়ে থাকা - দেরিতে উঠাRussian: долго валяться в постели - долго спатьJapanese: 朝寝坊する - ベッドでゆっくりするVietnamese: ngủ nướng - nằm trên giường lâu hơnKorean: 늦잠 자다 - 침대에서 늦게까지 있다Turkish: geç uyanmak - yatakta oyalanmakUrdu: دیر تک بستر پر رہناIndonesian: tidur sampai siang - bermalas-malasan di tempat tidur
Frases de Exemplo
On Sundays, I like to lie in and relax.
basic
She decided to lie in after a long week at work.
basic
It's nice to lie in on holidays.
basic
Don't call me early tomorrow—I'm planning to lie in.
natural
After pulling an all-nighter, I just wanted to lie in all morning.
natural
If you lie in too late, you'll miss breakfast!
natural