Lie back
verb
To recline or lean back into a relaxed position.
After a long day at work, he just wanted to lie back on his couch and rest.
Often appears as...
- lie back on the sofa
- lie back and relax
verb
To not resist or fight against something; to accept a situation passively.
You don't have to lie back and accept their unfair treatment of you. Stand up for your rights.
Often appears as...
- lie back and accept
- lie back and allow
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To recline or lean back into a relaxed position.
After a long day at work, he just wanted to lie back on his couch and rest.
Often appears as...
- lie back on the sofa
- lie back and relax
verb
To not resist or fight against something; to accept a situation passively.
You don't have to lie back and accept their unfair treatment of you. Stand up for your rights.
Often appears as...
- lie back and accept
- lie back and allow
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Relaxation
Use 'lie back' to describe someone getting physically comfortable, often before resting.
She decided to lie back in the hammock and enjoy the breeze.
Pro Tip 2/3Pure Leisure
'Lie back' suggests a leisure action with no intention to sleep.
On vacation, I just want to lie back on the beach and listen to the waves.
Pro Tip 3/3Solo Activity
Often a solitary action, 'lie back' implies personal space and time.
He likes to lie back on his porch for some alone time.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Relaxation
Use 'lie back' to describe someone getting physically comfortable, often before resting.
She decided to lie back in the hammock and enjoy the breeze.
Pro Tip 2/3Pure Leisure
'Lie back' suggests a leisure action with no intention to sleep.
On vacation, I just want to lie back on the beach and listen to the waves.
Pro Tip 3/3Solo Activity
Often a solitary action, 'lie back' implies personal space and time.
He likes to lie back on his porch for some alone time.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Relaxation
Use 'lie back' to describe someone getting physically comfortable, often before resting.
She decided to lie back in the hammock and enjoy the breeze.
Pro Tip 2/3Pure Leisure
'Lie back' suggests a leisure action with no intention to sleep.
On vacation, I just want to lie back on the beach and listen to the waves.
Pro Tip 3/3Solo Activity
Often a solitary action, 'lie back' implies personal space and time.
He likes to lie back on his porch for some alone time.
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