Lay
Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Perfect
Perfect verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.
Common collocations
| punch | lay punch | perfect punch |
Both words in one sentence
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They are the perfect liars, and can convince people to do their bidding, part with the things they love, and even lay down their lives in battle for them.
Source: Roleplay / Anaphora -
Later, when deciding where to lay Monica's ashes to rest, they decide the perfect place down the toilet in Monica's suite.
Source: Ashes to Crashes -
Hitchens: The thing about mine fields is that they're very easy to lay, but they're very difficult and dangerous, and even expensive to get rid of - the perfect description of Prince Charles's first wife.
Source: Black Comedy
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