lay aside
Frequency: 6.813.0 per million words
to put something down or stop using it, often temporarily; to save money
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Examples (20)
- She decided to lay aside her book and go for a walk.
- With a resigned sigh she laid aside her book.
- He laid aside his tools at the end of the day.
- He decided to lay his concerns aside and proceed with the plan.
- Let's lay aside our differences and work together.
- It's important to lay aside some money for your future.
- Every month, they lay aside a small portion of their income for retirement.
- The artist laid her brush aside, satisfied with her work.
- She had laid aside enough money to buy a new car.
- Can you please lay aside that report for me to review later?
- They will have to lay aside the project due to a lack of funding.
- They laid aside their political differences for the sake of national unity.
- You should try to lay aside some money for emergencies.
- She always lays aside time for her hobbies.
- Laying aside his pride, he apologized for his mistake.
- The old tradition was laid aside as society evolved.
- The goal is to lay aside at least $5,000 by the end of the year.
- He lays aside all distractions when working on an important project.
- I have laid aside my personal feelings to make a fair decision.
- Let's lay these minor issues aside and focus on the main goal.