"Record Jackpot Winner Probably Laying Low"
This is a headline from Yahootm News.
Can anyone see the problem?
Neither could the journalist or editor, apparently.
It should be "lying low."
How do I know?
Because I had English Grammar in elementary school.
"Lying" is a verb that uses the subject as its (the verb's) object.
i.e. : The book is lying on the table.
"Laying" requires a separate object. The subject does it to something.
i.e. : He is laying the book on the table.
Do you see the difference?
Am I a jerk because I think professional writers should know how to write?
Later,
Sunday, February 19, 2006
What is a "low," and where is he laying it?
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Yahoo News? Professional?
I think your all wrong. I heard fifty cent (fitty cent for those of you who are hip) say he was "gonna lay low and get me a ho." If fitty cent said it. It can't be wrong.
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