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i can't lie
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used to preface a statement when admitting honesty or truthfulness
Slang
What does "I can't lie" mean in slang?
The phrase "I can't lie" is used to signal honesty before or during a statement, meaning the speaker is being sincere or revealing a true opinion. The structure is a disclaimer that emphasizes truthfulness, often introducing an admission or personal judgment. It is common in casual speech and online texting, and is often shortened to "ngl" ("not gonna lie") in internet slang.
Examples
I ca n't lie, that movie was actually really good.
