Lie and lay. They’re the grammar stickler’s equivalent of a secret handshake. Use these words just so and you’re signaling to like-minded language lovers: I’m in, a member of the club, part of the ...
The distinction between "lay" and "lie" continues to fade. Almost without exception, people say "I laid on the couch." They never seem to say "I lay on the couch." Plus, people usually throw in the ...