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BW2/3 Posted 20 years ago
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He was accused of being a liar.

He was accused of a liar.

Are they correct?

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He was accused of being a liar. -- Okay. I would think he has a reputation for lying often or repeatedly.

— BarbaraPA

  • He was accused of being a liar.
  • -- Okay.
  • I would think he has a reputation for lying often or repeatedly.
  • He was accused of a liar.
  • -- No.
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He was accused of being a liar. -- Okay. I would think he has a reputation for lying often or repeatedly.

He was accused of a liar. -- No.

He was accused of lying. -- Suggestion for how you might want to say it if he is thought to have lied in this one instance.
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Hi,

He was accused of being a liar. OK

He was accused of a liar. Incorrect

Best wishes, Clive
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