lie on/upon

phrasal verb

lay on/upon; lain on/upon; lying on/upon; lies on/upon

: to affect (someone) in a specified way

Sorrow lay heavily on him.

Guilt lies on his conscience.

She keeps herself healthy so her years lie lightly upon her.

Examples of lie on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Underneath, a pair of thin mattresses for the mother to lie on. —

Ala'a Ibrahim, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024 To start, lie on your back with one knee tucked toward your chest and the other extended straight in front of you. —

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024 Cooling mattress toppers give you a better base to lie on, neutralizing hot nights with a chillier, cushiony feel. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024 Find a quiet place to lie on your back with your knees and lower legs supported by pillows, a stool, or a low sofa. —

Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lie on/upon

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