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They are a lie. vs They are lies.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'They are a lie' is used when referring to a single falsehood or deception, while 'They are lies' is used when referring to multiple falsehoods or deceptions.

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They are a lie.

This phrase is correct when referring to a single falsehood or deception.

This phrase is used when talking about a single lie or deception that someone or something is associated with.

Examples:

The statement they made is a lie.
The whole story is a lie.
The accusation against him is a lie.

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They... they... they... they... they are a lie.
In effect they are living a lie.
by their words and their deeds, clearly show that they are living a lie.
That they are a lie, that he has not seen any.
The events as described in Danny's book are a lie.
One, Isobel Swift's accusations are a lie.
Our entire lives are a lie.
And now all of my memories are a lie.
Subsidies are a lie of this political plan.
Half the things that come out of his mouth are a lie.
Half the things that come out of his mouth are a lie.
I'm sorry I said "forever" stamps are a lie because the earth will eventually be swallowed by the sun.
Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
that your first words to me today are a lie?
A lie of omission is still a lie.
If a lie can produce a better result, then we lie.
Fascism is a lie told by bullies.
The whole year has been a lie.
My whole life became a lie.
The shock tower is a lie detector.

Alternatives:

It is a lie.
That is a lie.
He is a lie.
She is a lie.
This is a lie.

They are lies.

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple falsehoods or deceptions.

This phrase is used when talking about multiple lies or deceptions that someone or something is associated with.

Examples:

All the rumors about her are lies.
The company's claims are lies.
Their excuses are lies.

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Those people don't just tell lies, they are lies.
Brother-in-law, whatever they say are lies.
They are not where consensus lies.
Lay low the power of ideologies, so that all may see that they are a web of lies.
"Gabriel, you know they are all lies."
Look deeply into their faces as they speak in front of the camera; it is so obvious that they are LYING. Such lies cannot be hidden in the light.
Too often we forget that words and declarations of intent are not enough to motivate people should the events and facts that follow not bear them out, or if the leading company executives pretend to be convinced when in reality they are hypocritically telling lies.
We have also built in safeguard clauses for SMEs; how embarrassing that we had to do that, that there are laws that need that to be done to them, for it shows up all the pious speeches for the lies they are.
Both of these extremes are lies and they are dangerous for us to believe.
Anyway, Miss Delsanto said words are lies.
Lex, all there is between us are lies on top of lies.
The things you're claiming are lies.
The charges on her posters are lies.
The charges on her posters are lies.
Mary, what's between us are lies and sabotage.
The other voices are lies, deceit, falsehood, and illusion.
Any assurances that woman gives you are lies.
These are lies cooked up by them.
Those charges on her posters are lies.
The one thing I can't abide are lies.

Alternatives:

They are false.
They are deceptions.
They are untruths.
They are fabrications.
They are dishonesty.

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