Crossword Genius

Have a rest, being idle now anyhow (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lie down

'have a rest' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'idle now anyhow' is the wordplay.
'anyhow' indicates anagramming the letters.
'idle'+'now'='idlenow'
'idlenow' with letters rearranged gives 'LIE-DOWN'.

'being' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lie down that I've seen before include "Take rest; be submissive (under)" , "Now idle (anag) -- short rest" , "Take a rest (at length!)" , "Take to one's bed" , "Rest in a horizontal position" .)

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