lay one down
C1 slang separable transitive
In simple words
Do something noticeable — often used humorously when someone passes gas, or used when a musician records a song.
Literal meaning: To place one (thing) down on a surface.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To record a piece of music in a studio.
"The producer asked the guitarist to lay one down before the session ended."
Grammar: separable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
(Euphemistic, humorous) To pass gas; to break wind.
"Someone had clearly laid one down in the elevator before we got in."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Highly informal. In its euphemistic sense (flatulence), it is humorous and used among friends. In the music sense, it overlaps with 'lay down a track'. Learners should be aware of both meanings to avoid misunderstanding.
Commonly used with
track beat tune fart riff solo
Forms
Base
lay one down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lays one down
he/she/it
Past simple
laid one down
yesterday
Past participle
laid one down
have + pp
-ing form
laying one down
continuous
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