lay one down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To bunt (sense 4)
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Martin laid one down to get Buckley over to second.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lay one down” mean?
To bunt (sense 4)
Is “lay one down” formal or informal?
lay one down is generally slang.