Lay down
Lay down verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Start
Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).
Both terms in one sentence
- Giles: If we start to hear inspirational power chords, we'll just lay down until it goes away.
Source: Hard Work Montage - After 12 years, when the dust settles and resources start to dwindle, the starving people of Valanor cry out for peace, forcing the leaders of Tier, Sinnah, Daneth and Osgard to lay down their arms and meet each other at the negotiation table.
Source: Film / Bitter Lake
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