Meaning of Lie (Where does the blame for our failure lie?)

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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In this sentence, what does “lie” mean?

Where does the blame for our failure lie?

Thanks
K

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Hi Van Khanh,

In your sentence:

lie has the sense of being situated. The sentence then reads: What is the basis of/reason for/cause of our failure. You will find lie in sentences like: Where does the problem lie? meaning where is the basis of the problem?

Alan