A1 Collocation Neutral

tell a lie

Say untrue thing.

Practícalo

Significado

To say something that is not true.

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Contexto cultural

Honesty is often linked to the 'boy who cried wolf' fable. British humor often uses 'white lies' to be polite. Telling a lie is seen as a breach of trust.

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Remember the verb

Always use 'tell' with 'lie'. Never 'say' or 'do'.

Significado

To say something that is not true.

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Remember the verb

Always use 'tell' with 'lie'. Never 'say' or 'do'.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

Don't _____ a lie to me!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: tell

The correct collocation is 'tell a lie'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: He told a lie.

We use 'tell' with 'lie'.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Don't _____ a lie to me!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: tell

The correct collocation is 'tell a lie'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: He told a lie.

We use 'tell' with 'lie'.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, 'I lied' is the simple past of the verb 'to lie'.

It is neutral and acceptable in almost all contexts.

Frases relacionadas

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tell the truth

contrast

To be honest.

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white lie

specialized form

A small, harmless lie.

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lie through one's teeth

builds on

To lie blatantly.

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