Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tell-a-lie
phrase
/ˈtɛl ə laɪ/
Definition
To knowingly speak falsehoods or convey untrue information.
Examples
- He decided to tell-a-lie to avoid getting in trouble.
- It’s not right to tell-a-lie when you know the truth will come out eventually.
Meaning
The act of making a statement that is not true with the intent to deceive someone.
Synonyms
- lie
- deceive
- mislead
- fib
