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fib
fɪb
noun
kłamstewko
Also
drobne kłamstwo(n)
Definition
A trivial or minor lie, especially one told to avoid blame or to make a situation seem better.
Examples
He told a little fib about why he was late.
Opowiedział małe kłamstewko, dlaczego się spóźnił.
It was just a harmless fib, but she felt guilty.
To było tylko niewinne kłamstewko, ale czuła się winna.
Synonyms
Collocations
tell a fiblittle fibharmless fib
verb
skłamać
Also
nakłamać
Definition
To tell a trivial or minor lie.
Examples
Don't fib to me about where you've been.
Nie kłam mi, gdzie byłeś.
She fibbed about her age to get into the club.
Skłamała na temat swojego wieku, żeby wejść do klubu.
Synonyms
Collocations
fib about somethingfib to someone
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