In bed
phrase
Lying or resting under the covers of a bed for sleep or sexual activity.
She spent the whole day in bed because she was sick.
Often appears as...
- lay in bed
- stay in bed
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Used to denote the planning stage of a project or idea.
A new marketing strategy is in bed.
Often appears as...
- idea is in bed
- project is in bed
Usage tips
Formal
Business, Academic
phrase
In a position of comfort or rest.
After a hard day at work, I just want to be in bed.
Often appears as...
- be in bed
- relax in bed
phrase
Engaged in sexual activity.
They were in bed when the phone rang.
Often appears as...
- get in bed
- be in bed
Usage tips
Informal, Explicit
phrase
Lying or resting under the covers of a bed for sleep or sexual activity.
She spent the whole day in bed because she was sick.
Often appears as...
- lay in bed
- stay in bed
phrase
Used to denote the planning stage of a project or idea.
A new marketing strategy is in bed.
Often appears as...
- idea is in bed
- project is in bed
Usage tips
Formal
Business, Academic
phrase
In a position of comfort or rest.
After a hard day at work, I just want to be in bed.
Often appears as...
- be in bed
- relax in bed
phrase
Engaged in sexual activity.
They were in bed when the phone rang.
Often appears as...
- get in bed
- be in bed
Usage tips
Informal, Explicit
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical State
Indicates someone is physically lying down in a bed, often for sleep or rest.
She was still in bed at noon.
Pro Tip 2/3Illness Indicator
Suggests a person is unwell and needs to stay in bed to recover.
He's been in bed with the flu for a week.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveying Laziness
Can imply laziness if someone remains in bed long after they wake up.
Stop being lazy and get out of bed!
Pro Tip 1/3Physical State
Indicates someone is physically lying down in a bed, often for sleep or rest.
She was still in bed at noon.
Pro Tip 2/3Illness Indicator
Suggests a person is unwell and needs to stay in bed to recover.
He's been in bed with the flu for a week.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveying Laziness
Can imply laziness if someone remains in bed long after they wake up.
Stop being lazy and get out of bed!
Pro Tip 1/3Physical State
Indicates someone is physically lying down in a bed, often for sleep or rest.
She was still in bed at noon.
Pro Tip 2/3Illness Indicator
Suggests a person is unwell and needs to stay in bed to recover.
He's been in bed with the flu for a week.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveying Laziness
Can imply laziness if someone remains in bed long after they wake up.
Stop being lazy and get out of bed!
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