Lying
Lying adjective - Telling or containing lies.
Usage example: that lying son of a gun told me that the used car had never been in an accident
Straight
Straight adjective - Going straight to the point clearly and firmly.
Usage example: a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
Both words in one sentence
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Villains Never Lie: Harry notes that Marcone usually plays this straight with him, rarely lying and instead just refusing to tell him, knowing Harry would suspect a ruse.
Source: Literature / Small Favor -
And when an actual Gorma appeared, Ryō didn't bother to go thinking Shōji was lying again, until Master Kaku sets him straight immediately.
Source: Series / Gosei Sentai Dairanger -
Kate: [Raises her sun-glasses, looks him straight in the eyes] I'd have been lying.
Source: Coming-Out Story
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