Meanings
I am mistaken; I thought that what I said (or wrote) was true, but I have just realised that it is not.
Example: "I travelled there in 1996—no, I tell a lie, in 1997."
Example Sentences
1
I was late to work this morning, but I tell a lie, I actually arrived early.
2
She claimed to have won the lottery, but I tell a lie, it was all a prank.
3
I tell a lie, I don't actually know how to play the guitar.
4
He said he was too busy to meet up, but I tell a lie, I saw him hanging out with friends.
5
She said she never eats junk food, but I tell a lie, I saw her devouring a bag of chips.
