I don't believe that. That's because you believe the lie.

VOA: standard.other

The problem is that "lie" also means to not tell the truth, as in "I lied to my mother."

VOA: special.2010.02.11

Huge fields of gas shale are believed to lie under the Appalachian Mountains, Michigan and the south-central states.

VOA: special.2009.10.23

I want to lie down." Henry was asleep almost before the words were out of his mouth.

VOA: special.2009.07.04

But many reporters did. In time,however, an investigative reporter discovered that the whole story was a lie.

VOA: special.2009.08.17

The ends of each piece of cloth lie in the water so the cloth stays wet.

VOA: special.2009.11.30

The gangs in our barrio are awake. I lie on the ground covering my head."

VOA: special.2010.06.21

He would lie on a soft blanket decorated with wild flowers the men would bring.

VOA: special.2009.06.06

First,if possible, have the person lie down and raise the legs.

VOA: special.2009.08.11

It was the only real lie he ever told.

VOA: special.2010.01.30

The South Carolina Republican shouted "You lie!"

VOA: special.2009.09.12

No matter how I look at this issue, I cannot escape being troubled by the fact that we have in place a policy which forces young men and women to lie about who they are in order to defend their fellow citizens."

VOA: special.2010.02.06

He thought the answer might lie in the numerous studies over the years that looked at diet and heart disease."

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

"Well,counsel,I would disagree with you except you can point to me why would I have the most reason to lie?

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

"Our challenge now is to finish the job." He acknowledged the toughest part of the process may lie ahead;

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

They noted that the African Union has in the past approved an important convention, only to see it lie dormant for lack of ratification.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23