idiom
lay the foundation
LAY the fown-DAY-shun
leɪ ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
laythefoundation
Dictionary meaning
establish the groundwork or essential basis on which something larger will be built; create conditions or prerequisites that will support future development, success, or achievement
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