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lie around
To be unused; inert.
This old typewriter has been lying around ever since Grandpa died.
lie in state
Of a dead person: To lie in a place of honor, usually in an open coffin, and be seen by the public before burial.
When the president died, thousands of people saw his body lying in state.
lie in wait
To watch from hiding in order to attack or surprise someone; to ambush.
The driver of the stage-coach knew that the thieves were lying in wait somewhere along the road.
lie low
lay low
To stay quietly out of sight; try not to attract attention; hide.
After holding up the bank, the robbers lay low for a while.
I would advise you to lay low and get a plan together to reduce their expenses without letting workers go.
To keep secret one's thoughts or plans.
I think he wants to be elected president, but he is lying low and not saying anything.
life is just a bowl of cherries
"Жизнь приятна и проста", относиться просто к сложным вещам.
Now that he's retired, my grandfather often says "life is just a bowl of cherries".
Теперь, когда он на пенсии, мой дедушка любит повторять, что жизнь приятная штука.
life of the party
life and soul of the party
A person who makes things enjoyable or interesting for a group of people.
Человек, который делает что-то интересным для группы людей; душа компании.
Bill is the life of the party at school. He is always making us laugh.
I'm so glad we invited Santa Clause. He was the life and soul of the party!
Я так рад, что мы пригласили Санту. Он был звездой вечеринки.
lift a finger
lift a hand
raise a hand
To do something; do your share; to help. Usually used in the negative.
The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry.
We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn't lift a finger.
light years ahead
Очень далеко (обычно в отношении развития и прогресса)
We've got to invest more in research - our competitors are light years ahead!
Нам нужно больше вкладывать в исследования – наши конкуренты ушли далеко вперед!