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lay of the land Definition

lay of the land

noun

  1. the arrangement of the natural features of an area
  2. the existing state or disposition of affairs

Browse dictionary entries near lay of the land

  1. ‹ lay low
  2. ‹ lay length
  3. ‹ Lay, Kenneth L.
  4. ‹ lay it on
  5. ‹ lay into
  6. ‹ lay in
  7. ‹ lay hold of
  8. ‹ lay hands on
  9. ‹ lay for
  10. ‹ lay figure
  1. lay off ›
  2. lay on ›
  3. lay open ›
  4. lay out ›
  5. lay over ›
  6. lay plans (for) ›
  7. lay reader ›
  8. lay the foundation for ›
  9. lay to ›
  10. lay to rest ›