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lay someone out in lavender

Fig. to scold someone severely. She was really mad. She laid him out in lavender and really put him in his place. If you ever feel like you need to lay me out in lavender again, just forget it.

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lay someone out in lavender

tv. to scold or rebuke someone severely. She really laid him out in lavender for that.

See also: lavender, lay, out