뜻
To say something that is not true.
문화적 배경
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'.
뜻
To say something that is not true.
Remember the verb
Always use 'tell' with 'lie'. Never 'say' or 'do'.
셀프 테스트
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'.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
2 연습 문제Don't _____ a lie to me!
The correct collocation is 'tell a lie'.
Choose the correct option.
We use 'tell' with 'lie'.
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자주 묻는 질문
2 질문Yes, 'I lied' is the simple past of the verb 'to lie'.
It is neutral and acceptable in almost all contexts.
관련 표현
tell the truth
contrastTo be honest.
white lie
specialized formA small, harmless lie.
lie through one's teeth
builds onTo lie blatantly.
