I can't lie

Phrase CEFR C1

æ kɑnʔ læ

Definitions

To be honest, frankly, honestly.

idiomatic, informal

Examples

“I can't lie ⟳, I was hoping you wouldn't notice ⟳.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

I can't remember the last time I can't swim I choose violence I could eat a brick I could eat a horse I couldn't have said it better myself

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