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Wrong lay-self
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i · WhyTwo lines, no filler

You lie down (no object). You lay something else down (with object). 'Lay' always needs a direct object.

ii · Brew tipKeep this one

Lie: subject reclines. Lay: subject places an object.

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Lay vs. Lie

You lay something down. You lie down yourself.

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