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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a long lay" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to an extended period of rest or inactivity, often in the context of travel or waiting.
Example: "After a long lay at the airport due to the flight delay, we finally boarded the plane."
Alternatives: "an extended pause" or "a lengthy break".
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Conor Casey injuring his hamstring after such a long lay off is a blow, so this will be a test of the many attacking options which are now at the club.
But how about a long lay over in Baghdad?
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Saturday starts with a long lie-in.
The Serb will need a long lie down in a cool room after this one.
I intend to be so charitable that I need a long lie-in the next day.
I'm gonna need a long lie down after shooting all of this.
But after all they've been through, Misty are entitled to a long lie down.
They were compelled out for a short walk, while I had voluntarily opted for a long lie-in.
OK, folks I need a long lie-down in a very dark room after that excitement so that's all from me today.
If you had no responsibilities to others and could plan your day entirely to suit yourself, would you be up: a) at the crack of dawn b) at noon after a long lie-in?
Antonio Conte has had one look at on YouTube at Baba Rahman's 2015/16 highlights and, after going for a long lie-down in a dark room, decided that he wants to sign Juventus wing-back Kwadwo Asamoah for £15m.
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