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Isn't it right to say "lie down" instead of "lay down" here?

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Rebecca

Yes, you are correct. The speaker should have used "lie down" here as she is referring to the act of lying down by a person, which uses the "lie" verb (unless it is past tense, then "lay" should be used.) The two verbs are similar so people sometimes mistake the two. Ex: Lie down on the bed. Ex: Lay the book down on the table.

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