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Meaning of Lie (Where does the blame for our failure lie?)

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#1 (permalink) Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:03 am Meaning of Lie (Where does the blame for our failure lie?)

In this sentence, what does "lie" mean? Where does the blame for our failure lie? Thanks K

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#2 (permalink) Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:21 am Lie

Hi Van Khanh,

In your sentence:

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Where does the blame for our failure lie?

lie has the sense of being situated. The sentence then reads: What is the basis of/reason for/cause of our failure. You will find lie in sentences like: Where does the problem lie? meaning where is the basis of the problem?

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