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lie to

Verb

Meaning

lie to (third-person singular simple present lies to, present participle lying to, simple past lay to, past participle lain to)

(nautical, of a ship) To have the sails arranged so as to counteract each other.

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How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print. Karl Kraus

We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves. Eric Hoffer

Be honest with yourself and lie to everyone else. Josh Hartnett

He who serves two masters must lie to one of them. Italian Proverb

He who serves two masters has to lie to one. Portuguese Proverb

Lie to a liar, for lies are his coin; steal from a thief, for that is easy; lay a trap for a trickster and catch him at first attempt, but beware of an honest man. Egyptian Proverb

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