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    lay out

    US /le aʊt/

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    UK /lei aut/

    A2
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo show or explain your plans carefully
    I decided to lay out my reasons for doing so
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To arrange according to a plan or design.
    The city is laid out in a grid pattern.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To spread out for viewing; display.
    The store laid out its merchandise attractively.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To spend or expend (money).
    I had to lay out a lot of money for the repairs.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To prepare something for use.
    Lay out your clothes for tomorrow morning.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To present or explain in a clear and organized way.
    The report lays out the facts clearly.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo spread something out; arrange something in a particular way.
    She laid out the dress on the bed.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo spend money, especially a large amount.
    They had to lay out a lot of money for the repairs.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo design or plan something such as a building or garden.
    The architect laid out the plans for the new building.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo recline or rest outdoors, especially for sunbathing.
    She lay out on the beach all afternoon.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be in a concealed or hidden position outdoors.
    The ambush party lay out in the tall grass.

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    • But, if you've liked this person for a very long time, and you guys already have some sort of relationship, then it's very important to say the "I like you part" so you lay out your intentions as clear as day.

      But, if you've liked this person for a very long time, and you guys already have some sort of relationship, then it's very important to say the "I like you part" so you lay out your intentions as clear as day.

    • But if you've liked this person for a very long time and you guys already have some sort of relationship, then it's very important to say the "I like you" part so that you lay out your intentions as clear as day.

      But if you've liked this person for a very long time and you guys already have some sort of relationship, then it's very important to say the "I like you" part so that you lay out your intentions as clear as day.

    A2

    Spending the Night INSIDE Japan's OLDEST MAZE

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    • They'll lay out futon,

      They'll lay out futon,

    • They'll lay out a futon.

      They'll lay out a futon.

    B1

    Top 10 Funniest Happy Gilmore Moments

    15:20Top 10 Funniest Happy Gilmore Moments
    • Over drinks, they lay out what's at stake.

      Over drinks, they lay out what's at stake.

    • Over drinks, they lay out what's at stake.

      Over drinks, they lay out what's at stake.

    B1

    Late Night Nightmare w/ Kimmel, Meyers, Colbert, Fallon, Letterman & Noah

    05:02Late Night Nightmare w/ Kimmel, Meyers, Colbert, Fallon, Letterman & Noah
    • In that case, you're going to have to lay out the terms of your official exit.

      In that case, you're going to have to lay out the terms of your official exit.

    • In that case, we're going to have to lay out the terms of your official exit.

      In that case, we're going to have to lay out the terms of your official exit.

    A2

    Inside Tokyo's STRANGEST Tiny Apartment

    14:44Inside Tokyo's STRANGEST Tiny Apartment
    • But our first big puzzle for the day is where and how would you lay out your bed, which is definitely not a problem in the next unit we're checking out, which is a massive contrast to this one.

      But our first big puzzle for the day is where and how would you lay out your bed, which is definitely not a problem in the next unit we're checking out, which is a massive contrast to this one.

    • But our first big puzzle for the day is where and how would you lay out your bed, which is definitely not a problem in the next unit we're checking out, which is a massive contrast to this one.

      But our first big puzzle for the day is where and how would you lay out your bed, which is definitely not a problem in the next unit we're checking out, which is a massive contrast to this one.

    A2

    The Big Bang Theory | Bernadette & Howard’s First Date Takes a Turn | HBO Max

    03:35The Big Bang Theory | Bernadette & Howard’s First Date Takes a Turn | HBO Max
    • Okay, well, does she lay out your clothes for you in the morning like you're nine years old?

      Okay, well, does she lay out your clothes for you in the morning like you're nine years old?

    • Does she lay out your clothes for you in the morning like you're nine years old?

      Does she lay out your clothes for you in the morning like you're nine years old?

    B1

    China says they are 'in this until the bitter end.' Quest predicts who caves first: US or China

    10:55China says they are 'in this until the bitter end.' Quest predicts who caves first: US or China
    • Well, I mean, I think that what they need to do is lay out the case.

      Well, I mean, I think that what they need to do is lay out the case.

    • And let's just take a step back, because this is the one thing I think my party has failed to really lay out.

      And let's just take a step back, because this is the one thing I think my party has failed to really lay out.

    B1

    老化生物学者だけど「加齢について」質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

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    • You can lay out these different things in a very specific manner,

      You can lay out these different things in a very specific manner,

    • You can lay out these different things in a very specific manner.

      You can lay out these different things in a very specific manner.

    B1

    「質の良い睡眠」って何?5段階のレベルで説明 | 5 Levels | WIRED Japan

    23:40「質の良い睡眠」って何?5段階のレベルで説明 | 5 Levels | WIRED Japan
    • So those would be recommendations that you would lay out, you know, in communication with the participant before they come in.

      So those would be recommendations that you would lay out, you know, in communication with the participant before they come in.

    • So those would be recommendations that you would lay out in communication with the participant before they come in.

      So those would be recommendations that you would lay out in communication with the participant before they come in.

    A2

    Is Trump winning? | The Gray Area

    42:52Is Trump winning? | The Gray Area
    • We've probably done half a dozen episodes on my on my cynicism that I'm trying to conquer But you sir recently gave me some reasons to feel better And I want to talk about that a little bit because despite the fact that it often feels like Trump is demolishing everything and he is actually demolishing quite a few things But you have argued that he is actually failing on the most important Fronts, so let's talk about that Lay out your case for us.

      We've probably done half a dozen episodes on my on my cynicism that I'm trying to conquer But you sir recently gave me some reasons to feel better And I want to talk about that a little bit because despite the fact that it often feels like Trump is demolishing everything and he is actually demolishing quite a few things But you have argued that he is actually failing on the most important Fronts, so let's talk about that Lay out your case for us.

    • Lay out your case for us.

      Lay out your case for us.

    B1