A1 Collocation 中性

tell a lie

Say untrue thing.

开始练习

意思

To say something that is not true.

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文化背景

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'.

意思

To say something that is not true.

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Remember the verb

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

自我测试

Complete the sentence.

Don't _____ a lie to me!

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： tell

The correct collocation is 'tell a lie'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct option.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： He told a lie.

We use 'tell' with 'lie'.

🎉 得分： /2

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练习题库

2 练习
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Don't _____ a lie to me!

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： tell

The correct collocation is 'tell a lie'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct option.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： He told a lie.

We use 'tell' with 'lie'.

🎉 得分： /2

常见问题

2 个问题

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

It is neutral and acceptable in almost all contexts.

相关表达

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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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