Synonyms

lie with

Idioms

Be decided by, dependent on, or up to. For example, The choice of restaurant lies with you. Starting about 1300 this phrase meant “to have sexual intercourse with,” a usage that is now obsolete. [Late 1800s]

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lie with

"The responsibility for the safety of children and adolescents must first and foremost lie with those who design and manage digital platforms," EU lawmaker Sandro Ruotolo said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

Three bottles in, Lightbody stumbled on a chord sequence and a lyric: "If I lay here / If I just lay here / Would you lie with me and just breathe in the world?"

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

The more plausible fix may lie with Congress.

From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026

The error with any individual issue may lie with the insurer, the provider or the patient.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026

How to lie with a smile and get what you want.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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