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Lie to me vs Telling lies to me

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Lie to me' is a common expression used to ask someone to be honest and not deceive them. 'Telling lies to me' is a less common way to express the action of someone actively deceiving or not being truthful to the speaker.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 674 views

Lie to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a common expression used to ask someone to be honest and not deceive the speaker.

Examples:

  • I trust you, so please don't lie to me.
  • Why did you lie to me about your whereabouts?
  • If you lie to me, our relationship will be damaged.
  • Please promise me you won't lie to me again.
  • I can tell when you lie to me.

Alternatives:

  • Tell me the truth.
  • Be honest with me.
  • Don't deceive me.
  • Don't fib to me.
  • Don't mislead me.

Telling lies to me

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

'Telling lies to me' is a less common way to express the action of someone actively deceiving or not being truthful to the speaker.

Examples:

  • I can't believe you've been telling lies to me all this time.
  • Stop telling lies to me and just be honest.
  • She admitted to telling lies to me about her past.
  • Why do you insist on telling lies to me?
  • I don't appreciate you telling lies to me.

Alternatives:

  • Deceiving me
  • Being untruthful to me
  • Not telling the truth to me
  • Fibbing to me
  • Misleading me

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