I can't lie

UK/aɪ kɑːnt laɪ/US/aɪ kænt laɪ/

phrase

To be honest, frankly, honestly.

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

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can't lieICL
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Meanings

phrase
  1. idiomaticinformalTo be honest, frankly, honestly.

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

    Synonyms: can't lie, ICL, icl

Synonyms & antonyms

phraseTo be honest, frankly, honestly.

Similar
can't lieICLicl
Also see
to be honest
Cite this entry
APA

I can't lie. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I%20can't%20lie

MLA

“I can't lie.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I%20can't%20lie. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “I can't lie,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I%20can't%20lie.

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