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Common collocations with lie in British Collocation

lie verb intransitive

UK /laɪ/

answer

answer
solution

The answer lies in the fact that the diet prohibits nearly all carbohydrates.

problem

difficulty
problem

In part the problem lies in the fragmentary nature of the subject matter.

responsibility for something

blame
fault
responsibility

The fault lies with society in general.

quality

difference
interest
power
strength

The department’s key strength lies in having a substantial and experienced team.

future

future

Where do you think your future lies?