long ways, long lies

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

Meaning · English

Someone who returns from a far-off region can tell lies without fear of being contradicted.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người từ vùng xa trở về có thể nói dối mà không sợ bị phản đối

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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 “long ways, long lies” mean?

Someone who returns from a far-off region can tell lies without fear of being contradicted.

Is “long ways, long lies” formal or informal?

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