120 Two Truths and a Lie Ideas

Two Truths and a Lie is the icebreaker everyone knows: you say three statements about yourself — two true, one false — and the group guesses which is the lie. The catch is coming up with good statements on the spot. This page gives you 120 ideas and ready-made examples for work, school, and parties, plus a few tricks for making your lie impossible to spot. Steal a prompt, or use our generator when you draw a blank.

How to Play Two Truths and a Lie

The 30-second rules before you start.

1. 1Each person prepares three statements about themselves: two true, one false.
2. 2Say all three out loud in any order, with a straight face.
3. 3The group discusses and votes on which statement is the lie.
4. 4Reveal the lie — points or laughs for anyone who guessed right.
5. 5The best lies are believable and the best truths are surprising, so mix them up.

Good Two Truths and a Lie Prompts (Fill in the Blank)

Prompt starters you can complete about yourself.

1. 6I have visited ___ countries.
2. 7I once met ___ (a celebrity or notable person).
3. 8I can ___ (a surprising skill).
4. 9As a kid, I wanted to be a ___.
5. 10I have never ___ (a common experience).
6. 11My hidden talent is ___.
7. 12The strangest job I've had was ___.
8. 13I'm secretly afraid of ___.
9. 14I've broken ___ bones.
10. 15My first concert was ___.
11. 16I can speak a little ___ (language).
12. 17I once ate ___ on a dare.

Two Truths and a Lie Examples for Work

Office-safe, ready-to-use statement sets.

1. 18I've worked in three different countries / I once presented to 500 people / I can't drive.
2. 19I started coding at age 10 / I've run a marathon / I hate coffee.
3. 20I've met the CEO twice / I speak two languages / I've never had a cavity.
4. 21I used to be a barista / I collect vintage keyboards / I'm afraid of heights.
5. 22I once fixed a bug at 3 a.m. before a launch / I've never missed a deadline / I can juggle.
6. 23I interned at a startup that failed / I've written a newsletter for years / I hate pizza.
7. 24I can name every US state capital / I've given a TED-style talk / I've never flown first class.
8. 25I've onboarded 20 new hires / I bake sourdough / I've never used a spreadsheet formula.

Two Truths and a Lie Ideas for Students

School-friendly statement ideas.

1. 26I've read the same book five times / I've won a spelling bee / I hate ice cream.
2. 27I can solve a Rubik's cube / I've been to Disney World / I have a twin.
3. 28I play two instruments / I've never broken a bone / I once fainted at a science fair.
4. 29I've met my favorite author / I can whistle with two fingers / I'm scared of butterflies.
5. 30I skipped a grade / I've been camping ten times / I can't swim.
6. 31I've written a short story / I've never eaten sushi / I can do a backflip.
7. 32My family has three pets / I've been on TV once / I hate chocolate.
8. 33I can name 50 dinosaurs / I've climbed a real mountain / I've never lost a tooth on time.

Funny Two Truths and a Lie Ideas

Statements built to get a laugh and a wrong guess.

1. 34I've fallen asleep standing up / I once named a pet after a snack / I can touch my nose with my tongue.
2. 35I've eaten a bug on purpose / I've never watched a Star Wars movie / I talk in my sleep.
3. 36I got lost in my own neighborhood / I can burp the alphabet / I've never ridden a bike.
4. 37I once wore two different shoes all day / I've met a llama / I hate weekends.
5. 38I've cried at a commercial / I can wiggle my ears / I've never been to a birthday party.
6. 39I named my car / I've eaten cereal for dinner all week / I'm allergic to Mondays.

Tips for a Convincing Lie

How to make your lie impossible to spot.

1. 40Make the lie boring and believable — wild lies are easy to catch.
2. 41Make at least one truth sound unbelievable so the group second-guesses it.
3. 42Keep your tone identical for all three statements — no nervous laughing on the lie.
4. 43Add a small specific detail to your lie (a place, a number) to make it feel real.
5. 44Avoid statements the group could easily fact-check about you.
6. 45Practice your three statements once in your head so you don't hesitate on the lie.

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