lying down

1. see take lying down. Also see lie down.

Example Sentences

Eli had been lying down for hours in his stall yesterday in Trabuco Canyon, unable to stand and suffering from painful colic that would have been fatal if he remained down too long.

From Los Angeles Times

They can range from simply sitting close together and talking with an arm around them, to lying down and spooning.

From BBC

I managed to grab an hour's sleep in some public toilets and had some power naps lying down on the trail.

From BBC

It will take way longer than any of us hope, but better than lying down and just letting the worst happen.

From Salon

"Even thinking about that place in Dhaka makes me feel horrible. There was no space to lie down properly, so I had to sleep being curled up. I couldn't stretch my legs while lying down."

From BBC