lie-down

She takes a quick lie-down on the sofa after lunch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A short rest taken by lying flat: "lie-down" refers to a brief period of reclining, typically to relax or restore energy, often not intended as a full sleep.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I’m feeling tired; I think I’ll have a quick lie-down before dinner. (A short rest on a bed or sofa.)
  • The doctor recommended a lie-down every afternoon to reduce stress. (A period of reclining for health.)

Advanced Usage

• "to have a lie-down": to take a brief rest by lying down.
  • After the long walk, she had a lie-down on the couch. (She reclined for a short while.)
• "to need a lie-down": to require a rest due to fatigue or illness.
  • He felt dizzy and needed a lie-down. (He required a brief period of lying flat.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lie (verb): to be in a horizontal position.
  • She likes to lie on the grass in summer. (To recline.)
• Lie-down (adj): describing something designed for lying down, as in "lie-down sofa."
  • The lie-down chair is very comfortable. (A chair meant for reclining.)

Synonyms

• Nap: a short sleep, often involving lying down.
  • I took a nap after lunch. (A brief sleep.)
• Rest: a period of relaxation without necessarily sleeping.
  • She needed a rest after the workout. (A break for recovery.)
• Siesta: a short rest, especially in hot climates.
  • In Spain, many people have a siesta in the afternoon. (A midday rest.)

Related Idioms

• "To lie down on the job": to fail to do one’s duty or work lazily.
  • He was fired for lying down on the job. (He neglected his responsibilities.)
• "To take something lying down": to accept something unpleasant without protest.
  • She won’t take that insult lying down. (She will respond or resist.)