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gives one the lie in one's throat

gives one the lie in one's throat is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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)

  1. (dated) To accuse one of a lie, to their face.

Questions about gives one the lie in one's throat

What is gives one the lie in one's throat the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives one the lie in one's throat is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give someone the lie in their throat.

Words near gives one the lie in one's throat in the dictionary

  1. gives notice
  2. gives of oneself
  3. gives off
  4. gives one a yell
  5. gives one enough rope
  6. gives one the lie in one's throat
  7. gives one the mitten
  8. gives one's all
  9. gives one's best
  10. gives one's head a shake
  11. gives one's left nut

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