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Darkfeather -> RE: Never Lied? (2/10/2011 7:16:50 PM)
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Uhm, first off shouldn't you define the word Lie?
lie 1 (l)
intr.v. lay (l), lain (ln), ly·ing (lng), lies
1. To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: "He lay under a tree to sleep."
2. To be placed on or supported by a surface that is usually horizontal: "Dirty dishes lay on the table." See Usage Note at lay1.
3. To be or remain in a specified condition: "The dust has lain undisturbed for years." "He lay sick in bed."
4.a. To exist; reside: "Our sympathies lie with the plaintiff."
b. To consist or have as a basis. Often used with in: "The strength of his performance lies in his training."
5. To occupy a position or place: "The lake lies beyond this hill."
6. To extend: "Our land lies between these trees and the river."
7. To be buried in a specified place.
8. Law To be admissible or maintainable.
9. Archaic To stay for a night or short while.
n.
1. The manner or position in which something is situated.
2. A haunt or hiding place of an animal.
3. Sports The position of a golf ball that has come to a stop.
Phrasal Verbs:
lie down
To do little or nothing: "He's lying down on the job."
lie in
To be in confinement for childbirth.
lie to Nautical
To remain stationary while facing the wind.
lie with
1. To be decided by, dependent on, or up to: "The choice lies with you."
2. Archaic To have sexual intercourse with.
Idiom:
lie/lay low
1. To keep oneself or one's plans hidden.
2. To bide one's time but remain ready for action.
(first definition, though I don't think this one applies)
lie 2 (l)
n.
1. A false statement deliberately presented as being true; a falsehood.
2. Something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression.
v. lied, ly·ing (lng), lies
v.intr.
1. To present false information with the intention of deceiving.
2. To convey a false image or impression: "Appearances often lie."
v.tr.
To cause to be in a specific condition or affect in a specific way by telling falsehoods: "You have lied yourself into trouble."
Idiom:
lie through one's teeth
To lie outrageously or brazenly.
Can someone never tell a lie, sure. Is not telling one truth but telling another, a lie? No. If your wife asks you does this dress make her ass look fat, do you tell her the truth, and say yes, or do you tell her another truth and say the color looks good on her? Each is a truth, but one will get you punched in the face. There is no deceit in telling one truth over another, just as there is no deceit in choosing to not answer at all.
But the notion that everybody lies is a falsehood, because not everyone lies well. The notion of lying predicates the lie be successful. The person you lie to has to believe you. When a kid tells his teacher a dog ate his homework, is it a lie? When a husband tells his wife he worked late at the office, is it a lie? In the absence of proof, it all comes down to belief. To this I say there are just some people who cannot lie well. O.J Simpson, did he do it? Who knows, but if he did he is a damn good liar. Lindsay Lohan, did she do it? Who knows but she isn't a good liar. Point is, there are some of us bad liars who just give up and always tell the truth. Its easier than being in the hot seat all the time.
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