lie like a dog
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Meaning · English
To lie a lot; to tell many untruths.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nói dối nhiều; nói nhiều lời không đúng sự thật
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lie like a dog” mean?
To lie a lot; to tell many untruths.
Is “lie like a dog” formal or informal?
lie like a dog is generally slang.