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bsobaid  +  103509 Fri, 27 May 05 07:08 PM
Hi What does "laid back" mean?. I think it has something to do with not being very busy , or relaxing. Someone was saying, " we are so laid back here"
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abbie1948, 4 yr 178 days ago
laid back


It means very relaxed and casual.
CalifJim  +  103590 Sat, 28 May 05 07:34 AM
"laid back" - not easily excited

An interesting question is whether this expression has now finally enshrined "laid" as the 'real' past participle of "to lie". I don't think the expression "lain back" exists. Or are we to take "laid" as passive, something which has been done to the laid-back person?

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Anonymous, 1 yr 92 days ago
it means that you're very easy-going, you don't get mad easily, and you go with the flow.
Anonymous, 256 days ago

COULD U  GIVE ,ME A SENTENCE ABOUT THE BEACH USING LAID TO GET AN IDEA

Grammar Geek  +  684994 Tue, 10 Mar 09 01:14 AM
Some people like a lot of excitement on their vacations. Not me. Give me a laid-back trip to the beach, with a gentle breeze and a good book.

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Anonymous, 180 days ago
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Anonymous, 79 days ago
Laid back = not tense, easy-going, calm, relaxed.
Anonymous, 58 days ago
i guess laid back or lay back mean its in a slow pace. e.g comparing city to a country
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