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lets lie

lets lie is the third-person singular simple present indicative of let lie.

Meaning of let lie

Verb

let lie (third-person singular simple present lets lie, present participle letting lie, simple past and past participle let lie)

  1. (transitive) To leave a problematic situation untouched; to fail to react to prevent further harm.

Questions about lets lie

What is lets lie the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Lets lie is the third-person singular simple present indicative of let lie.

Words near lets lie in the dictionary

  1. lets into
  2. lets it all hang out
  3. lets it alone
  4. lets it be
  5. lets it be known
  6. lets lie
  7. lets loose
  8. lets nature take her course
  9. lets nature take its course
  10. lets off
  11. lets off steam

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