to lie in bed
to lie on a beach
to lie on your side/back
A cat lay in front of the fire.
He lies awake at night, worrying.
I think Marmaris is the best place for you because you always want to lie on a beach. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Turkish)
A pen lay on the desk.
There were papers lying all over the floor.
I hurried into the airport to find my suitcase lying in one corner. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Hindi)
The river lies 40 miles to the south.
You shouldn’t leave that money lying around.
It lies in the south of the Czech Republic and it's [a] lovely place where you can spend your holiday. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Czech)
Responsibility for the disaster must ultimately lie with the government.
Where does the blame lie?
The greater responsibility lies with us to keep our villages and cities clean and, therefore, healthy. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
He's under no illusions about the difficulties that lie ahead for the industry.
They help prepare our children for what lies ahead of them. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)
I'm going to lie down and take a short nap.
Sometimes I want [to] relax and lie down on the bed to watch TV. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Chinese)