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have a lie-in
USUK
to stay in bed later than usual in the morning
British. A 'lie-in' is a noun, so you 'have' one. American English says 'sleep in'.
In context
On Sundays I like to have a lie-in and skip breakfast.
The kids were away, so we finally had a lie-in until ten.
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