lay somebody low

lay (one) low

To render one unable to move or leave their bed. The car accident laid her low for a couple of months. My husband won't be able to come in to work today—he's been laid low by the flu.
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lay somebody ˈlow

(informal) (of an illness) cause somebody to go to bed or be unable to work normally: That flu laid her low for a couple of weeks.
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See also:
  • lay (one) low
  • lay low
  • lay someone low
  • drive (one) to distraction
  • drive someone to distraction
  • drive to distraction
  • render up
  • climb into (something)
  • go to bed with (one)
  • go to bed with somebody