Lay something waste
verb
To completely destroy or ruin something.
The wildfire laid the entire forest waste within a couple of hours.
verb
To fail to use something effectively, leading to its loss or ruin.
He could have achieved so much but he laid his talent waste by not practicing.
verb
To completely destroy or ruin something.
The wildfire laid the entire forest waste within a couple of hours.
verb
To fail to use something effectively, leading to its loss or ruin.
He could have achieved so much but he laid his talent waste by not practicing.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Total Destruction
Used when something is destroyed so thoroughly that nothing of value remains.
The volcanic eruption laid the ancient city waste, leaving only ashes.
Pro Tip 2/3Intense Impact
Implies an event had a powerful, destructive impact on a large scale, like natural disasters or war.
The hurricane laid the coastal towns waste in a matter of hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
Sometimes used to exaggerate the level of destruction for dramatic effect.
The soccer team's defeat was so severe, it was as if they laid their own field waste.
Pro Tip 1/3Total Destruction
Used when something is destroyed so thoroughly that nothing of value remains.
The volcanic eruption laid the ancient city waste, leaving only ashes.
Pro Tip 2/3Intense Impact
Implies an event had a powerful, destructive impact on a large scale, like natural disasters or war.
The hurricane laid the coastal towns waste in a matter of hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
Sometimes used to exaggerate the level of destruction for dramatic effect.
The soccer team's defeat was so severe, it was as if they laid their own field waste.
Pro Tip 1/3Total Destruction
Used when something is destroyed so thoroughly that nothing of value remains.
The volcanic eruption laid the ancient city waste, leaving only ashes.
Pro Tip 2/3Intense Impact
Implies an event had a powerful, destructive impact on a large scale, like natural disasters or war.
The hurricane laid the coastal towns waste in a matter of hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
Sometimes used to exaggerate the level of destruction for dramatic effect.
The soccer team's defeat was so severe, it was as if they laid their own field waste.
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