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Lügen haben kurze Beine
Lies don't last long, the truth always comes out
In German
Lügen haben kurze Beine
LY-gen HAH-ben KOOR-tse BY-ne
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationLies have short legs
Meaning
MeaningLies don't last long, the truth always comes out.
Equivalent:"Lies have short legs; The truth always comes out"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Glaub mir, Lügen haben kurze Beine, die Wahrheit kommt immer ans Licht.
Believe me, lies don't last long, the truth always comes out.
- 2
Er hat versucht, die Geschichte zu vertuschen, aber Lügen haben nun mal kurze Beine.
He tried to cover up the story, but lies don't last long.
FAQ
How do you say "Lies don't last long, the truth always comes out" in German?
"Lies don't last long, the truth always comes out" in German is "Lügen haben kurze Beine" (LY-gen HAH-ben KOOR-tse BY-ne). Example: Glaub mir, Lügen haben kurze Beine, die Wahrheit kommt immer ans Licht..
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