Significado
To say something that is not true.
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.
Remember the verb
Always use 'tell' with 'lie'. Never 'say' or 'do'.
Significado
To say something that is not true.
Remember the verb
Always use 'tell' with 'lie'. Never 'say' or 'do'.
Teste-se
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'.
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
2 exerciciosDon't _____ a lie to me!
The correct collocation is 'tell a lie'.
Choose the correct option.
We use 'tell' with 'lie'.
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasYes, 'I lied' is the simple past of the verb 'to lie'.
It is neutral and acceptable in almost all contexts.
Frases relacionadas
tell the truth
contrastTo be honest.
white lie
specialized formA small, harmless lie.
lie through one's teeth
builds onTo lie blatantly.