lay on
To provide (food or drinks) for free.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The company will lay on free lunch for everyone.”
“The hotel decided to lay on a complimentary buffet for all the guests attending the conference.”
“In an effort to impress the potential investors, the startup chose to lay on an elaborate spread of gourmet appetizers and fine wine.”
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
Most things are inherited and predetermined.
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best laid plans
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.
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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
To seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.
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lay a finger on
To merely touch.
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lay an anchor to the windward
To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for potential future success or security.
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lay an egg
To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.
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lay at someone's door
To blame (a problem) on someone; to hold someone responsible for (something).
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lay by the heels
To fetter, to shackle; to imprison.
Last updated August 10, 2026