English · Phrasal verb Attested

lie with

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be the responsibility or duty of (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là trách nhiệm của

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Where it’s used: Used American English

That task lies with you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have sex with someone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quan hệ tình dục với ai

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

What does “lie with” mean?

To be the responsibility or duty of (someone).

Is “lie with” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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