معنی
To say something that is not true.
زمینه فرهنگی
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.
Remember the verb
Always use 'tell' with 'lie'. Never 'say' or 'do'.
معنی
To say something that is not true.
Remember the verb
Always use 'tell' with 'lie'. Never 'say' or 'do'.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence.
Don't _____ a lie to me!
The correct collocation is 'tell a lie'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct option.
We use 'tell' with 'lie'.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینهاDon't _____ a lie to me!
The correct collocation is 'tell a lie'.
Choose the correct option.
We use 'tell' with 'lie'.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
سوالات متداول
2 سوالYes, 'I lied' is the simple past of the verb 'to lie'.
It is neutral and acceptable in almost all contexts.
عبارات مرتبط
tell the truth
contrastTo be honest.
white lie
specialized formA small, harmless lie.
lie through one's teeth
builds onTo lie blatantly.