Meaning of long ways, long lies | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

/ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/

Definitions

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

Deutsch wenn einer eine Reise tut, dann kann er was erzählen

Español de luengas tierras, luengas mentiras

Français a beau mentir qui vient de loin

Nederlands wie verre reizen doet, kan veel verhalen

Português de longas vias, longas mentiras

Русский добро тому врать, кто за морем бывал

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.