The bandits surrounded the sheriff, but he laid about him so hard, with his gun used as a club, that they stepped back and let him escape.
Mrs. Franklin didn't kill the mouse, but she laid about her so hard with the broom that she scared it away.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
lay about one — ► lay about one strike out wildly. Main Entry: ↑lay … English terms dictionary
lay about one — To deal blows vigorously or on all sides • • • Main Entry: ↑lay … Useful english dictionary
To lay about one — Lay Lay, v. i. 1. To produce and deposit eggs. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) To take a position; to come or go; as, to lay forward; to lay aloft. [1913 Webster] 3. To lay a wager; to bet. [1913 Webster] {To lay about}, or {To lay about one}, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lay about one — {v. phr.} To hit out in all directions. Used with a reflexive object: her , him , or them . * /The bandits surrounded the sheriff, but he laid about him so hard, with his gun used as a club, that they stepped back and let him escape./ * /Mrs.… … Dictionary of American idioms
lay about one — {v. phr.} To hit out in all directions. Used with a reflexive object: her , him , or them . * /The bandits surrounded the sheriff, but he laid about him so hard, with his gun used as a club, that they stepped back and let him escape./ * /Mrs.… … Dictionary of American idioms
lay about one — strike out wildly on all sides. → lay … English new terms dictionary
lay about one — (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To act] Syn. move, do, operate; see act 1 , perform 1 . 2. [To attack] Syn. hurt, punch, thrash; see attack 2 , beat 2 , hit 1 … English dictionary for students
lay about — intransitive verb 1. : to strike in all directions : hit out at random 2. : to take steps in preparation : seek means : go about * * * ˌlay a ˈbout [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they … Useful english dictionary
lay about — Brit. beat or attack violently. ↘(lay about one) strike out wildly on all sides. → lay … English new terms dictionary
lay\ down\ one's\ cards — • lay one s cards on the table • lay down one s cards • put one s cards on the table v. phr. informal To let someone know your position and interest openly; deal honestly; act without trickery or secrets. In talking about buying the property,… … Словарь американских идиом
