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61lay down a marker for sth — put/lay/set down a/your marker (for sth) ► to show clearly what your opinion or position about something is, and how you plan to act in the future: »By entering into this partnership, the company has put down a clear marker for the future. »Now… …
62lay down your marker — put/lay/set down a/your marker (for sth) ► to show clearly what your opinion or position about something is, and how you plan to act in the future: »By entering into this partnership, the company has put down a clear marker for the future. »Now… …
63lay down your marker for sth — put/lay/set down a/your marker (for sth) ► to show clearly what your opinion or position about something is, and how you plan to act in the future: »By entering into this partnership, the company has put down a clear marker for the future. »Now… …
64lay down the law — {v. phr.} 1. To give strict orders. * /The teacher lays down the law about homework every afternoon./ 2. To speak severely or seriously about a wrongdoing; scold. * /The principal called in the students and laid down the law to them about… …
65lay down the law — {v. phr.} 1. To give strict orders. * /The teacher lays down the law about homework every afternoon./ 2. To speak severely or seriously about a wrongdoing; scold. * /The principal called in the students and laid down the law to them about… …
66lay\ down\ the\ law — v. phr. 1. To give strict orders. The teacher lays down the law about homework every afternoon. 2. To speak severely or seriously about a wrongdoing; scold. The principal called in the students and laid down the law to them about skipping classes …
67lay down the law — to tell people what they must do, without caring about their opinions. I m not going to let some new guy come into my office and start laying down the law. Riley laid down the law, telling his players, “We re going to play the game my way.”… …
68lay down one's cards — See: LAY ONE S CARDS ON THE TABLE …
69lay down one's cards — See: LAY ONE S CARDS ON THE TABLE …
70lay down one's life — {v. phr.} To sacrifice one s life for a cause or person; suffer martyrdom. * /The early Christians often laid down their lives for their faith./ …
