Lie
Upgrade
Upgrade verb - To move higher in rank or position.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Sarcastic Confession / Self-Proclaimed Liar: David Baddiel, in one episode of Series 2, said towards the end of his turn (a claim that he wore a neck brace when there was nothing wrong with him just to get an upgrade on a flight) that he was telling a lie.
Source: Series / Would I Lie to You? -
Historical Villain Upgrade: In Henry VI Part 1, where her voices are made more demonic in nature, her virginity is hinted to be a lie, and even some of the French distrust her.
Source: Useful Notes / Joan of Arc
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