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can't lie

can't lie is the ellipsis of I can't lie.

Meaning of I can't lie

Phrase

I can't lie

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To be honest, frankly, honestly.
    • I can't lie, I was hoping you wouldn't notice.
    Synonyms:
    can't lie, ICL

Questions about can't lie

What is can't lie the ellipsis of?
Can't lie is the ellipsis of I can't lie.

Words near can't lie in the dictionary

  1. can't do right for doing wrong
  2. can't even
  3. can't get enough
  4. can't help
  5. can't help but
  6. can't lie
  7. can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em
  8. can't live with them and can't live without them
  9. can't live with them, can't live without them
  10. can't park there, mate
  11. can't seem

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