lay an anchor to the windward

better luck next time

Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

lay off

(of an employer) To dismiss (workers) from employment, e.g. at a time …

lay hands on

To find, obtain, or procure.

lay to rest

To bury someone who has died.

lay a finger on

To merely touch.

lay an egg

To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.