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to fib / to cheat

verbinformal/aɫdɾɐˈbaɾ/low

al·dra·bar

Definition

To deceive, lie, tell untruths; to do something in a dishonest or sloppy way.
He fibbed about his age to enter the competition.
Don't cheat on your homework, the teacher will notice.

Etymology

Origem obscura, possivelmente relacionada com 'aldraba' (puxador de porta) ou expressão antiga.

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