lay back

sdraiarsi sulla schiena, reclinarsi

Mettersi a riposo con la schiena appoggiata oppure sdraiarsi sulla schiena.

In inglese semplice: To move into a resting position with your back supported or flat against a surface.

• Lay back on the cushions.
• He likes to lay back on the grass and watch the clouds.
• You can lay back while I adjust the pillow.

Come si usa: lay back on something (She likes to lay back on the sofa after lunch.)

Sinonimi: lie back, recline

Contrari: sit up

Espressioni comuni: lay back comfortably, lay back on something

rilassarsi, prendersela comoda

Passare un po’ di tempo a riposare facendo ben poco.

In inglese semplice: To spend some time resting and doing very little.

• Just lay back and enjoy your holiday.
• We plan to lay back all weekend.
• After a busy week, I like to lay back and do nothing.

Sinonimi: relax, take it easy, chill out

Espressioni comuni: lay back awhile, lay back and relax

passare all’indietro

Nel calcio, passare la palla poco indietro a un compagno che può attaccare.

In inglese semplice: In football, to pass the ball a short distance backwards to a teammate who can attack.

• Lay back the ball to Sam.
• The striker laid it back for a teammate to shoot.
• Can you lay it back instead of trying to turn?

Come si usa: lay something back to someone (She laid the ball back to the midfielder.)

Sinonimi: pass back

Espressioni comuni: lay back the ball, lay something back