lay in

lay in {v.}

To store up a supply of; to get and keep for future use.

Mrs. Mason heard that the price of sugar might go up, so she laid in a hundred pounds of it.

Before school starts, the principal will lay in plenty of paper for the students' written work.

Compare: LAY UP.

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[in store] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Saved up in case of need; ready for use or for some purpose. * /If the electricity goes off, we have candles in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[lay up] {v.} 1. To collect a supply of; save for future, use; store. * /Bees lay up honey for the winter./ 2. To keep in the house or in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[lay down] {v.} 1. To let (something) be taken; give up or surrender (something). * /The general told the troops to lay down their arms./ * /He was willing to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[lay down the law] {v. phr.} 1. To give strict orders. * /The teacher lays down the law about homework every afternoon./ 2. To speak severely or seriously about a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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