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What is the meaning of "to lay off (someone or something)" idiom?

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Idiom Conjugations:

 
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Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Laying off the fatty foods can improve your health.
 
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Idiom Usage:

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There are many definitions for "lay off".  This page investigates the idiomatic meaning of lay off.
In the imperative:
"Lay off with the insults!"
 
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Idiom Scenario 2:


Mary smokes like a chimney.  One day she and her husband, Daniel, are visiting a friend.  Their friend lives in an apartment block on the fifth floor.  There is no elevator.  After climbing three flights of stairs Mary is breathing heavily and coughing as she stops for a rest.  Daniel asks her ...
"Do you think you should lay off the cigarettes?"
If Mary lays off the cigarettes, will her health improve?
Yes
No
Maybe
 
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Idiom Scenario 1:


Ned and Grace are eating at their favorite local restaurant.  Ned has been complaining all during the meal about the bad service provided by the waiter.  After listening to Ned complain and complain, finally Grace tells Ned ...
"Lay off the poor waiter, Ned.  He is doing his job the best that he can."
If Ned lays off the waiter, does this mean Ned will stop complaining?
True
False
 

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Idiom Definition:


"to lay off"
to stop doing something or to stop bothering someone
 
Synonyms: ax, boot, bounce, bump, cashier, depose, discharge, dismiss, drop, kick, expel, fire, lay-off, oust, pension, retire, sack, shelve, suspend, terminate
Do you think this man needs to lay off the French fries? - - - - ->




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