English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you've always been a bad liar" Mean?
Learn what "you've always been a bad liar" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Accuse
You've always been a bad liar.
This means the speaker thinks the other person is lying badly or that the lie is obvious.
From On One Condition, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker insults someone's ability to lie.
Usage Scenario
Use it in an argument when you want to call out a lie directly. It can sound insulting and confrontational, so it is not polite.
Better ways to say it
1
You're a bad liar.
2
You've always been a bad liar.
3
You're terrible at lying.
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