gave one the lie in one's throat
gave one the lie in one's throat is the simple past of give someone the lie in their throat.
Meaning of give someone the lie in their throat
Verb
give someone the lie in their throat (third-person singular simple present gives someone the lie in their throat, present participle giving someone the lie in their throat, simple past gave someone the lie in their throat, past participle given someone the lie in their throat)
- To accuse one of a lie, to their face.
Questions about gave one the lie in one's throat
- What is gave one the lie in one's throat the simple past of?
- Gave one the lie in one's throat is the simple past of give someone the lie in their throat.
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