The difference between Lay low and Lie low
When used as verbs, lay low means to topple or overcome, whereas lie low means to conceal oneself.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lay low and Lie low
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Lay low as a verb (transitive, informal):
To topple or overcome; to cause to fall; (of a person) to knock out.
Examples:
"He was laid low by a vicious blow to the head."
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Lay low as a verb:
Examples:
"Future: 'I’m going to lie low for a while in case the police come looking for me.'"
"Present: 'I'm lying low because the police are looking for me.'"
"Past: 'I lay low yesterday when the police came looking.'"
"Past perfect: 'I have lain low because the police have been looking for me.'"
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Lie low as a verb (intransitive):
To conceal oneself; to remain hidden.
Examples:
"I'll lie low here until you get back, good luck!"