lie around
To rest without doing anything; or when things are left everywhere with no order.
Meanings
(Of a person) to spend time relaxing or doing nothing in particular.
"He spent the entire Sunday lying around the house and watching TV."
(Of objects) to be left untidily in various places without being put away.
"Don't leave your shoes lying around — put them in the cupboard."
To exist somewhere in a vague or unspecified location, often referring to information or items not immediately to hand.
"I'm sure the instructions are lying around somewhere — I saw them last week."
Very common in British and American English. When referring to objects, it suggests disorder or carelessness. When referring to people, it suggests relaxation or idleness. Often mildly critical in tone.
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