lie (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /laɪ/
Definition
To say something that you know is not true.
Examples
He told a lie about his age to get the job.
She lied to her parents about where she was going.
The witness was charged with lying under oath.
How to Use lie
- lie about something (prepositional phrase)
- To say something untrue regarding a specific topic. — "Don't lie about your qualifications on your resume."
- lie down (phrasal verb)
- To assume a horizontal position, usually to rest or sleep. — "After a long day, I just want to lie down."
- lie in state (idiom)
- For a deceased person's body to be displayed publicly before burial or cremation. — "The former president will lie in state at the Capitol building."
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