lie-by

[ lahy-bahy ]

noun

, British.

, plural lie-bys.

1. a paved section alongside a highway for automobiles in need of emergency repairs.
2. a railroad siding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lie-by¹

First recorded in 1640–50; noun use of verb phrase lie by

Example Sentences

Access journalists lie by omission or lie by minimizing threats.

From Salon

Every time a lie is told, a denial must be concocted to protect the lie by denying that it is a lie.

From Salon

It was an outrageous lie by insinuation, but why he lied is not mysterious.

From Salon

The freshman senator insisted he was forced to lie by "the media," because they otherwise won't cover the stories he wants them to.

From Salon

Ernst's failure to admit that is a lie by omission.

From Salon

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