lie doggo
lie doggo · lies doggo · lay doggo · lain doggo · lying doggo
To lie quiet and still in order to avoid detectionTo lie quiet and still in order to avoid detection; also (by extension), to stay hidden by being discreet and not drawing attention; to keep a low profile, to lie low.
UK/laɪ ˈdɒɡəʊ/US/laɪ ˈdɔɡoʊ/
Meaning
1 senses(slang)To lie quiet and still in order to avoid detection; also (by extension), to stay hidden by being discreet and not drawing attention; to keep a low profile, to lie low.
зале́чь на дноzaléčʹ na dno, затаи́тьсяzataítʹsja
Translations
2 languagesРусский
to lie quiet and still in order to avoid detection:
Origin
From lie + doggo, referring to the tendency of dogs to lie quietly and sleep lightly. DoggFrom lie + doggo, referring to the tendency of dogs to lie quietly and sleep lightly. Doggo is probably from dog + -o (colloquializing suffix).
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Forms
lies doggo, lying doggo, lay doggo, lain doggo| Base form | lie doggo · to lie doggo |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | lies doggo |
| Present participle | lying doggo |
| Past simple | lay doggo |
| Past participle | lain doggo |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle