Lie around
verb
To be left unused or not put away properly.
His toys always lie around the house.
Often appears as...
- lie around the house
- lie around untouched
verb
To spend time doing nothing, often when you should be doing something.
I just lay around all weekend doing nothing.
Often appears as...
- lie around doing nothing
- lie around all day
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To be left unused or not put away properly.
His toys always lie around the house.
Often appears as...
- lie around the house
- lie around untouched
verb
To spend time doing nothing, often when you should be doing something.
I just lay around all weekend doing nothing.
Often appears as...
- lie around doing nothing
- lie around all day
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unused Objects
Refers to objects laying idle, not necessarily clutter but also items temporarily set aside.
After the party, empty cups lie around the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clutter
Highlights disorganization or messiness from items not being put away.
Her clothes would often lie around her room.
Pro Tip 3/3No Immediate Action
Objects that lie around await action but there's no urgency inferred.
Tools lie around the garage until he decides to fix the bike.
Pro Tip 1/3Unused Objects
Refers to objects laying idle, not necessarily clutter but also items temporarily set aside.
After the party, empty cups lie around the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clutter
Highlights disorganization or messiness from items not being put away.
Her clothes would often lie around her room.
Pro Tip 3/3No Immediate Action
Objects that lie around await action but there's no urgency inferred.
Tools lie around the garage until he decides to fix the bike.
Pro Tip 1/3Unused Objects
Refers to objects laying idle, not necessarily clutter but also items temporarily set aside.
After the party, empty cups lie around the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clutter
Highlights disorganization or messiness from items not being put away.
Her clothes would often lie around her room.
Pro Tip 3/3No Immediate Action
Objects that lie around await action but there's no urgency inferred.
Tools lie around the garage until he decides to fix the bike.
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