To lie meaning in English

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Definition

to lie (to someone): to speak falsely or dishonestly (to someone), to hide the truth (from someone) verb
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... idiom
a lie: an untruth, a falsehood, something said which is not true noun
  • "You lying liar!"
  • "Brian - My life is a lie."
  • "You lie!"
  • "Brian : I'm not lying!"
  • "Bruno : Thank you doctor, thank you for not lying to me."
  • "Doctor : I won't lie to you, Mr. Delavigne."
  • "Jimmy : Betsy is lyin' real good"
  • "-Do you mean that you lied on your application?"
  • "Marvin : They are both lying, I am used for spying"

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