lie in

Skip the alarm

To lie in is to stay in bed later than usual, especially in the morning: I'm going to lie in tomorrow since it's Saturday.

The phrase is more common in British English; Americans typically say sleep in.

As a noun, a lie-in is an instance of this: I need a good lie-in this weekend.

Related
  • napBrief daytime rest
  • sheetFlat rectangular material
  • restCessation of activity
  • slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
  • lingeringRemaining beyond expected duration

lounge · sleep late · duvet day · pillow · morning · cuddle · comfort · convalescence · snuggle · oversleep · doze · warmth · snooze · basks · lazing · recuperation · weekend · mattress

Opposites
morning rising behavior

lie inget up early

Wake before typical hours

rise with the sun · early start · rise with the lark

effort and energy upon waking

lie inhit the ground running

Begin working effectively immediately

rise and shine · get moving · seize the day

activity level

lie inget up

Rise from bed

rise · wake up · stir · hit the ground running

Family

lie, in, lying, lay in, lying-in

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Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G