lie back and think of england

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Definition of lie back and think of england in English English dictionary

Used to preface any unpleasant but inevitable experience

In imperative form, advice supposedly formerly given to women before sexual intercourse with their husbands. (often associated with the Victorians, though not attested until later). "think of England" refers to the importance of children

Hyphenation

Lie back and think of Eng·land

Turkish pronunciation

lay bäk ınd thîngk ıv îngglınd

Pronunciation

/ˈlī ˈbak ənd ˈᴛʜəɴɢk əv ˈəɴɢglənd/ /ˈlaɪ ˈbæk ənd ˈθɪŋk əv ˈɪŋɡlənd/