Definition
to lie (to someone): to speak falsely or dishonestly (to someone), to hide the truth (from someone)
I would never lie to you. I will always tell you the truth.
I can't lie to you...: I have to be honest with you..., I must tell you the truth...
a lie: an untruth, a falsehood, something said which is not true
- "Jimmy : Betsy is lyin' real good"
- "You lying liar!"
- "Marvin : They are both lying, I am used for spying"
- "Brian - My life is a lie."
- "-Do you mean that you lied on your application?"
- "Brian : I'm not lying!"
- "You lie!"
- "Doctor : I won't lie to you, Mr. Delavigne."
- "Bruno : Thank you doctor, thank you for not lying to me."
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