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.
See also: lay, low
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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.See also: lay, low, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- 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