lay of the land
The physical characteristics of the terrain or surrounding natural environmentThe physical characteristics of the terrain or surrounding natural environment.
» He laid claim to the land.
Er erhob Anspruch auf das Land. — samueldora
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2 senses(idiomatic)The physical characteristics of the terrain or surrounding natural environment.
örtliche Gegebenheiten
(idiomatic)The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.
Lage der Dinge, Stimmungslage, Stand der Dinge
Examples
1 sentencesHe laid claim to the land.
deEr erhob Anspruch auf das Land. — samueldora
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 2
Forms
plural: lay of the lands| Singular | lay of the land |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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