Lay down
Lay down verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Both terms in one sentence
- The song "My Wife" by The Who, although he is not so darn tired of running that he'll face his wife, instead he'll lay down on the floor to get some rest so he can get up and run some more.
Source: Tired of Running -
The troubled hero finds and experiences the secret city of Tanelorn which stands outside Chaos and Law, a place of peace and tranquility where heroes may find rest and the Eternal Champion may lay down his burden.
Source: Defector From Paradise -
Defector From Paradise: The troubled hero finds and experiences the secret city of Tanelorn which stands outside Chaos and Law, a place of peace and tranquility where heroes may find rest and the Eternal Champion may lay down his burden.
Source: Literature / The Elric Saga
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