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[lay about
one] {v. phr.} To hit out in all directions. - Used witha reflexive object:
"her", "him", or "them".
The bandits surroundedthe sheriff, but he laid about
him so hard, with his gun used as aclub, that they stepped back and let him
escape.
Mrs. Franklindidn't kill the mouse, but she laid about her so hard
with the broomthat she scared it away.
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