No lie Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɫaɪ
NOH-LY
nəʊ/ /lˈaɪ
noh-LY
Definition
An informal phrase used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, often because it might sound surprising or hard to believe.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mainly used in speech, often at the end or beginning of a statement. Used to add emphasis, similar to 'seriously' or 'I'm not kidding'. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: de verdad - en serio - te lo juroPortuguese (BR): é sério - sem mentira - de verdadePortuguese (PT): é verdade - sem mentira - a sérioChinese (Simplified): 真的 - 说真的Chinese (Traditional): 真的 - 說真的Hindi: सच में - झूठ नहींArabic: عن جد - بدون كذبBengali: সত্যি বলছি - মিথ্যে বলছি নাRussian: честно - без шутокJapanese: 本当だよ - マジでVietnamese: thật đấy - nói thậtKorean: 진짜로 - 거짓말 아니고Turkish: vallahi - gerçektenUrdu: سچ کہہ رہا ہوں - مذاق نہیں کر رہاIndonesian: serius - beneran
Example Sentences
That cake was the best I’ve ever had, no lie.
basic
I saw him do ten pull-ups, no lie.
basic
I finished all my homework before dinner, no lie.
basic
No lie, that was the funniest movie I’ve ever seen.
natural
I would eat there every day if I could, no lie.
natural
She finished the race in under five minutes, no lie.
natural