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Definition of lie with phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

lie with

phrasal verb
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lie with somebody (to do something)
  1. (formal) to be somebody’s duty or responsibility
    • It lies with you to accept or reject the proposals.
    • The blame lies squarely with the company.
    • The responsibility lies with your employer to ensure this review is followed up.
See lie with in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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