Live a lie Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪ
LIV uh LIE
lɪv/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪ
LIV uh LIE
Definition
To pretend that something false is true in your life, especially for a long time, sometimes to avoid facing reality or to hide the truth from others.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is often used in emotional or moral contexts, like relationships or personal identity. It's a set phrase—don't change the wording. Can sound dramatic or serious; not used for minor deceptions.
Spanish: vivir una mentiraPortuguese (BR): viver uma mentiraPortuguese (PT): viver uma mentiraChinese (Simplified): 活在谎言中Chinese (Traditional): 活在謊言中Hindi: एक झूठ में जीनाArabic: يعيش كذبةBengali: মিথ্যার মধ্যে বেঁচে থাকা - ভান করে জীবনযাপন করাRussian: жить ложьюJapanese: 嘘の人生を生きるVietnamese: sống trong giả dốiKorean: 거짓된 삶을 살다Turkish: bir yalanla yaşamakUrdu: جھوٹی زندگی گزارناIndonesian: hidup dalam kebohongan
Example Sentences
He lives a lie because he hides who he really is.
basic
I don't want to live a lie anymore.
basic
Sometimes people live a lie to protect their families.
basic
It was exhausting to live a lie for so many years.
natural
She pretended she was happy, but deep down, she knew she was living a lie.
natural
You can't keep living a lie forever—eventually the truth will come out.
natural