[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm trying to apologize to an Italian friend for being dishonest, but I need some help - how would I say \"I hated lying\" in Italian?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's a great step in apologizing! The correct translation of \"I hated lying\" in Italian is \"Odiavo mentire.\" I hope that helps you express your feelings to your friend."}]