how to use the word "lie"

[optimistic pessimist]

Dear all,

1. Don't tell a lie.
2. Don't tell me a lie.
3. Don't tell a lie to me.
4. Don't lie.
5. Don't lie to me.

Are the expressions all okay?

Thank you!

OP

[Barb_D]

All are possible. I find "Don't lie to me" the most natural and between your #2 and #3, I prefer the word order in #2.

[Winwin2011]

1.He told a lie.

2. He lied (Is it natural?)


Thank you.

[Barb_D]

1.He told a lie.

2. He lied (Is it natural?)


Thank you.

In the right context, yes.