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1. www.yourdictionary.com › here-liesHere-lies Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase "here lies" as an epitaph on gravestones. Find examples, synonyms, antonyms and related words for "here lies".

2. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › here+liesHere lies - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase "here lies", which is written on the gravestone of a deceased person. See examples, synonyms and related expressions.

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4. people.howstuffworks.com › 11-memorable-epitaphs20 Memorable Epitaphs | HowStuffWorks

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   Jul 25, 2022 · Some of these epitaphs are momentous and others are hilarious — but all of them are near perfect representations of the persons buried beneath them. From Frank Sinatra to Jesse James, here lie 20 of our favorite gravestone inscriptions. Contents. John Yeast: "Here lies Johnny Yeast. Pardon me for not rising."

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5. www.factorytheatre.ca › shows › here-lies-henryHere Lies Henry — Factory Theatre

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   Dec 10, 2023 · Here Lies Henry. November 23 – December 17 2023, Mainspace Theatre. Running Time: 80 minutes. 16+ years. Written by Daniel MacIvor. Directed by Tawiah M’Carthy. Featuring Damien Atkins. A Factory Theatre Production.

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7. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 340949phrases - Here lies - so telling lies here? - English ...

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   Aug 31, 2023 · A question about the meaning and usage of the phrase "here lies" on a website for English learners. The answer explains that it is a fixed expression from Latin, and gives examples of how to distinguish it from "lying here".

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › here_lieshere lies - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Aug 27, 2023 · Learn the meaning and origin of the phrase here lies, used on gravestones to indicate the name of the buried person. Find translations of the phrase in other languages and related terms.

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   What does here lies mean on a gravestone?

   • A standard phrase written on the gravestone of a deceased person. "Here lies" is followed by the person's name and, often, a short description, especially in relation to their spouse or children. Here lies Joh Smith, loving father and husband. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

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   Why do people say 'Here lies'?

   • The reason is that "Here lies..." is a fixed phrase, actually coming from the Latin Hic jacet... found on gravestones (and common up to say the 1700s, when Latin inscriptions began to be replaced by English).

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   Is Here lies a fixed expression?

   • Here lies is a fixed expression. It is a calque (direct, word-for-word translation) of the Latin hic jacet. As such, it happens also to be word-for-word equivalent to the French ci-gît. Ha! Great minds and all that.

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   How much do Here Lies Henry tickets cost?

   • Tickets prices for Here Lies Henry range from $20 – $80 for every performance. All tickets are treated the same at Factory regardless of the price point they’ve been purchased at. Our sliding scale ticket model allows audiences to select whichever price point they’re comfortable with to experience theatre at Factory.

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   What does 'Joe is lying here' mean?

   • When talking about telling untruths, one might say "Joe is lying here," and it's the context which distinguishes which meaning of lying — and, indeed, here — is meant. [ Lying here might mean "resting in this location", or "telling untruths in this present situation."] Here lies is a fixed expression.

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   Do you have to be masked in Here Lies Henry?

   • The following performances for Here Lies Henry will require all audiences members to be masked while inside the building and for the duration of the performance: Mature themes, lighting effects and herbal cigarettes smoked on stage. Daniel MacIvor is a playwright, performer, and filmmaker who divides his time between Toronto and Nova Scotia.

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10. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › 179500Here lies one whose name was writ in water - Phrasefinder

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    ‘Here lies one…’. The ‘here’ in question is Rome. Keats travelled to Rome and died there, aged just 25, in February, 1821. He told his friend Joseph Severn that he didn’t want his name to appear on his tombstone, but merely this line: “Here lies one whose name was writ in water.”