What does lie in mean?
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lie in
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Princeton's WordNet
lie-inverb
a long stay in bed in the morning
dwell, consist, lie, lie inverb
originate (in)
"The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
lie inverb
be in confinement for childbirth
Wiktionary
lie inverb
To be brought to bed in childbirth.
lie inverb
To stay in bed (longer than usual).
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lie in
1) In its literal sense, "lie in" refers to the position or direction in which something is situated or placed. For example, your destination may lie in the north. 2) However, it can also be used more metaphorically to suggest that the cause, answer, or responsibility for something exists or is contained within a certain place, person, or idea. For example, the success of a project might lie in the hard work and dedication of the team members. Overall, it generally means to be found, located, or exist.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lie in in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lie in in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of lie in in a Sentence
We are being placed as actors in a very dangerous predicament, why are we not protecting our own from having to be in a hotel where the Christian owner can say, 'I'm sorry, you and your boyfriend can't lie in the same bed because the Bible tells me that's wrong.'.
The devil will lie in the detail, i can't tell until I've seen the detail whether this is a PR stunt or a serious policy which will reveal the true ownership of properties here in the UK.
I don't think I really need to cite chapter and verse to a bunch of people from South Dakota about integrity and honesty -- and why we don't lie in public life.
Men as well as animals do whatever makes them happy, differences lie in what makes them happy.
Go and have yourself a well-earned rest, Mr. President, go and lie in the shadow of a tall tree.
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