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lay one's head

idiom
Meaning

To go to bed.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am tired and just want to lay my head somewhere.

CONTEXTUAL

After driving for ten hours, we finally found a quiet motel to lay our heads.

COMPLEX

Exhausted by the long journey, the weary traveler sought only a humble room where he might lay his head for the night.

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Last updated July 12, 2026