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not gonna lie
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used to admit something honestly or openly
What does "not gonna lie" mean in internet slang?
It is often shortened to "NGL" in text and chat, and is used to introduce an honest or blunt opinion, especially one that might be critical, vulnerable, or slightly embarrassing to admit. People typically say it before confessing something like "Not gonna lie, I cried at that movie" or "NGL, that boss fight was way too hard."
Examples
A lot of people did n't like the movie, but NGL, I loved it.
