Chiefly Brit. lay of the land
lie of the land
lie of the land
noun
Lie of the land is defined as a British term for "lay of the land" which is defined as the natural features in a given area.
An example of lie of the land is a creek running through a person's backyard.
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Noun
(uncountable)
- Alternative form of lay of the land.
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