on the bed

idiom

: on top of the sheets, blankets, and bedspread of a bed

He lay on the bed for a long time.

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In Murnau’s film, this is Ellen and Nosferatu’s only night together, and the focus is on the vampire; his hollowed eyes, long claws, and kneeling figure are illuminated, while Ellen is turned away from the camera, her body a lumpy, indistinct shape on the bed. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024 According to the woman, the twins took her into a bedroom, where Fisherman kneed her in the back and held her down on the bed by the arms while the twins took turns raping her, the Miami Herald reported. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024 The removable central panels on the bed platform pull out to clear floor space for a day lounge area. —

New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024 Sister Wives' Christine Brown and Husband David Reveal 'Beautiful' New Home Close to Their Grandkids Starting out in their bedroom, Christine tells ET what inspired some of the hues in the space, including the purple and brown accent pillows seen on the bed. —

Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the bed