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long ways, long lies

/ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/

long ways, long lies proverb: someone who returns from a far-off region can tell lies without fear of being contradicted.

Proverb

long ways, long lies

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

Questions about long ways, long lies

What does long ways, long lies mean?
Long ways, long lies means someone who returns from a far-off region can tell lies without fear of being contradicted.
What part of speech is long ways, long lies?
Long ways, long lies is a proverb.
How do you pronounce long ways, long lies?
Long ways, long lies is pronounced /ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/.

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