stay in bed
/steɪ ɪn bed/
Meaning
This phrase means to remain in bed instead of getting up, usually because you are resting, feeling sick, or enjoying a lazy morning. It is very common in everyday conversations.
Examples
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On Sundays, I love to stay in bed until noon.
On Sundays, I love to stay in bed until noon.
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The doctor told me to stay in bed and drink plenty of water.
The doctor told me to stay in bed and drink plenty of water.
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It is raining outside, so I just want to stay in bed all day.
It is raining outside, so I just want to stay in bed all day.
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She was feeling sick, so she decided to stay in bed.
She was feeling sick, so she decided to stay in bed.
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My cat always comes to stay in bed with me on cold mornings.
My cat always comes to stay in bed with me on cold mornings.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I want to stay on bed today.
✓ I want to stay in bed today.
We say 'in bed' when we are under the blankets resting or sleeping, not 'on bed'.
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✗ The doctor said to stay at bed.
✓ The doctor said to stay in bed.
The correct preposition for this idiomatic phrase is 'in', not 'at'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I have a bad cold, so I need to ___ today.
💡 Remain under the covers to rest.
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stay in bed
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It's Saturday morning, so I'm going to ___ and read a book.
💡 Do not get up yet.
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stay in bed