lies
A lie is when someone says something that isn't true. It's a false statement.
When people talk about lies, it usually means they're talking about someone saying something intentionally to deceive or trick others. For example, if your friend tells you they went to the movies when really they stayed home all day, that's a lie. Or maybe you catch someone at work lying about their hours worked so they can get paid more for overtime. In both cases, the goal of the lie is to get something from the listener or to avoid trouble. It's also common for people to say "white lie" which means a small, harmless fib that doesn't hurt anyone but might be considered dishonest in some way.
noun
The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
verb
To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
Example: The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin
verb
To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
Example: If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.
noun
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
Example: I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.
adjective
(Mid-Ulster) Great, wonderful
Example: That kebab was lies!
Real examples of "lies" in context
