She decided to lie back and think of England during the difficult conversation.
lie back and think of England
idiomSynonym of close one's eyes and think of England: to accept unwanted sex due to social pressures.
Feeling pressured to please her family, she chose to lie back and think of England rather than argue.
Trapped by rigid social expectations, she learned to lie back and think of England, suppressing her own desires to maintain the appearance of a perfect marriage.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back off
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.