lay (oneself) out



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lay (oneself) out

To put in a great deal of effort; to inconvenience oneself or go through a lot of trouble. I don't know why I always lay myself out to impress your parents—they never appreciate what I do anyway. Your brother and sister really laid themselves out to make your party special, so it would be nice if you showed a little appreciation.
See also: lay, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chantelshawn-TEL, shan-TELEnglish
Leuthar-Ancient Germanic
NicholasNIK-ə-ləs (English), nee-ko-LAH (French)English, French
Leannelee-ANEnglish
Antoninoahn-to-NEE-noItalian
Tam (1)-Scottish