lay down life

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lay down one's life (for someone or something)

Fig. to sacrifice one's life for someone or something. Would you lay down your life for your country? There aren't many things for which I'd lay down my life.

See also: lay, life

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---Nay, by the rood, not half so well---for there be those in such state, who can lay down life like a cast-off garment. Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context More results

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