He couldn't lie straight in bed

[lankeela]

How do you interpret this saying? I think its meant to mean someone is a liar, but it actually comes out as though they can't lie very well.

[albaqwerty]

I think it means the person is honest

[tommy-h]

just means someone couldnt tell the truth if it killed em

[RATTER15]

I would imagine it means that he is a compulsive liar, but I agree it comes out as though they can't lie very well.

[dotty.]

Probably used to describe someone who is devious and sly but slightly the right side of dishonest

[RATTER15]

See here: http://www.phrases.or...57/messages/1103.html

[RATTER15]

Basically means, He is so crooked he couldnt lie out straight in bed.

[tommy-h]

aussie saying

[scotman]

never heard that. nothing in Urban Dict.

[lankeela]

Brilliant Ratter, that makes perfect sense - its about them being crooked rather than lying as in not telling the truth. Perhaps if it was said 'couldn't lay straight in bed' it would be more obvious.

[Bert]

Perhaps if it was said 'couldn't lay straight in bed' it would be more obvious.
- but so wrong.