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.