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lie with

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪ wɪð/

lie with means: If a duty or decision belongs to someone, that person must deal with it or make it.

verb

BE RESPONSIBLEC1

If a duty or decision belongs to someone, that person must deal with it or make it.

  • The decision lies with you.
  • Responsibility for the error lay with the supplier.
  • Does the final choice lie with the committee?

How to use it: something lies with someone (Responsibility for safety lies with the manager.)

Similar words: rest with, fall to

Common phrases: lie with someone, lie with management

Questions about lie with

What does lie with mean?

If a duty or decision belongs to someone, that person must deal with it or make it.

What is lie with in other languages?

Türkçe: sorumluluğunda olmak · Español: corresponder a · Français: incomber à · Deutsch: liegen bei · Italiano: spettare a · 日本語: 責任がある

How do you pronounce lie with?

It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ wɪð/.

How do you use lie with in a sentence?

The decision lies with you. Responsibility for the error lay with the supplier.

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