lie by
Verb
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To have sex with.
(intransitive, dated) To rest from labour; to take a break.
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Examples
He managed to lie by implication while speaking words that were the literal truth, a skill he had grown good at, if not proud of.
I suppose the word "unbearable" is a lie by definition. Unless you kill yourself immediately after using it.
My moon shines so softly On the hair of my killer Pours flowers on his head Help me, give him some shelter! Come, lie by the river Rest your head, don't you fear Sleep softly, my baby They won't find you here.
If you want to know who your friends are, lie by the roadside and pretend to be drunk.
The hunter does not rub himself in oil and lie by the fire to sleep.
Old men and travellers may lie by authority.