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    lay about

    US /leɪ əˈbaʊt/

    ・

    UK /leɪ əˈbaʊt/

    C1
    phr.v.To strike out in all directions with force or violence.
    He began to lay about him with a stick during the fight.

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    Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Full Audiobook

    28:58Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson  | Full Audiobook
    • clothes lay about the floor, with their pockets  inside out; lock-fast drawers stood open;  

      clothes lay about the floor, with their pockets  inside out; lock-fast drawers stood open;  

    • clothes lay about the floor with their pockets inside out, lock-fast drawers stood open,

      clothes lay about the floor with their pockets inside out, lock-fast drawers stood open,

    B1

    Part 3 - Treasure Island Audiobook by Robert Louis Stevenson (Chs 13-15)

    40:01Part 3 - Treasure Island Audiobook by Robert Louis Stevenson (Chs 13-15)
    • They lay about the deck, growling together in talk.

      They lay about the deck, growling together in talk.

    • They lay about the deck growling together

      They lay about the deck growling together

    B1

    Top 10 Movies You LOVED as a Kid But Are Hard to Watch Now

    10:53Top 10 Movies You LOVED as a Kid But Are Hard to Watch Now
    • Just relax, lay about, or my fist will put you out.

      Just relax, lay about, or my fist will put you out.

    • Just relax, lay about, or my fist will put you out!

      Just relax, lay about, or my fist will put you out!

    B1