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Lie back and think of England

'Advice' given when a woman will inevitably be taking part in unwanted but mandatory/inevitable sex, usually with a partner but sometimes attributed to rape.

Apparently the phrase began in Edwardian England, when mothers would give it to their daughters on their wedding nights- this would be then first girls had heard about sex. Basically, think of the good the children could do the country (could become soldiers, doctors, etc).
No matter geographical location, 'England' should always be used- don't go about saying 'lie back and think of 'Murica' or 'lie back and think of India'. People will think you're a right ninny.
Sue: Ugh, Brian's convinced me to sleep with him tonight.

Anna: You'll be fine... Just get it over with. Lie back and think of England.

lie on your back and think of england 

face it, you're gonna get screwed.
when james told me he was going to join bally total fitness, i told him to lie on his back and think of england.

backup lie 

1. Something you should come up with when your lame excuse does not take expected effect;

an additional lie intended to make your original lie sound more convincing;

2. A crucial element in the chain of one's lie.
Guy: You're so special, I like you so much!
Girl: That's so sweet. What particulalrly do you like about me?
Guy (to himself): Damn! I should have come up with a backup lie before I told her that!

Teacher: Where is your homework?
Student: My dog ate it.
Teacher: Why didn't you give him the laxative?
Student: Um...
Teacher: Didn't even bother to make up any backup lie... You get an F, you, moron!
backup lie by DYA September 18, 2012