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lie with
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]
Example Sentences
Ethics experts said the responsibility to improve transparency lies with Texas lawmakers.
The final decision on what exactly features on a banknote lies with the Bank's governor.
His comments came after Iran's state-run Press TV reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait but added that the final decision lies with the Supreme National Security Council.
Aside from the filters, Beth believes the real problem of modern dating lies with the dating apps themselves.
Mr Williams from Anaphylaxis UK says the ultimate responsibility lies with the seller but does think TikTok could do more.
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