mentir comme on respire in French

IPA: /mɑ̃.tiʁ kɔm ɔ̃ ʁɛs.piʁ/ [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “to lie like one breathes”, i.e. naturally. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to lie like one breathes}} “to lie like one breathes”, {{lit|to lie like one breathes}} Literally, “to lie like one breathes” Head templates: {{fr-verb}} mentir comme on respire

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    }
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  "word": "mentir comme on respire"
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    {
      "args": {
        "1": "to lie like one breathes"
      },
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        "1": "to lie like one breathes"
      },
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  ],
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      "ipa": "/mɑ̃.tiʁ kɔm ɔ̃ ʁɛs.piʁ/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "mentir comme on respire"
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"mentir comme on respire" meaning in French

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