英语谚语精选第一句

Lying is the first step to the gallows.
说谎是上断头台的第一步。

gallows / ˈgæləuz; ˋɡæloz/ (also the gallows) n (pl unchanged; usu sing with sing v 复数不变, 通常作单数,与单数动词连用) wooden framework on which criminals are put to death by hanging 绞架: to send a man to the gallows, ie condemn him to death 把一男子送上绞架（处死）.
# gallows `humour jokes about unpleasant things like death, disease, etc 伤感的幽默（有关死亡﹑ 疾病等不快事的笑话）.