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Definition lie with in British English

lie with phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if something such as responsibility or blame for something lies with someone, they are responsible for it or they should be blamed for it

Example

There is evidence to suggest that some blame lies with the police.

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rest with lie with come under
1.1

if something such as power or a decision lies with someone, they have power or the right to make a decision

Example

Unfortunately, the decision doesn't lie with our department.

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benefit get gain
2

an old phrase meaning 'to have sex with someone'

Synonyms and related words
sleep with consummate copulate
Definition lie with in British English