Lie (one's) way into (something or someplace) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lie (one's) way into (something or someplace)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Lie (one's) way into (something or someplace)

Lie (one's) way into (something or someplace) American British informal

To obtain something or gain the right to access to a certain location or object via deception
 

We tried to lie our way into the hall, but the members of the organization board required us to go out because only teachers could attend.

Though Jane didn't own any qualifications, he lied his way into the company.

With his technological skills, he has been lying his way to software for photoshop.

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Grammar and Usage of Lie (one's) way into (something or someplace)

Verb Forms

  • lie (one's) way into (something or someplace)
  • lies (one's) way into (something or someplace)
  • lied (one's) way into (something or someplace)
  • lying (one's) way into (something or someplace)

The verb "lie" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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