artifice

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bravado

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A canard is a false or misleading story, rumor, or piece of information that is spread deliberately to deceive or mislead others, often for political, financial, or other reasons. In journalism, a canard refers to a piece of news that is not true or is exaggerated, typically aimed at harming someone's reputation or causing confusion. It can be spread through various forms of media, including newspapers, television, or social media. A canard differs from a mistake or misunderstanding, as it is intentionally fabricated or distorted to serve a specific purpose. Journalists aim to avoid spreading canards by verifying information before reporting it and relying on credible sources. The spread of canards can harm trust in the media and contribute to misinformation.

What is a "canard"?

canard

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chicanery

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cipher

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connivance

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guise

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machination

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ruse

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The idiom "a pig in a poke" originates from medieval Europe when market sellers would deceive buyers by placing a small, low-value animal like a cat in a bag (a "poke") instead of the more valuable pig they had promised. Figuratively, this expression is used to refer to the act of buying something without inspecting it first, often leading to disappointment or deception.

What is the origin of the idiom "a pig in a poke" and when to use it?

pig in a poke

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The idiom "crocodile tears" traces its origin to an ancient belief that crocodiles shed tears while consuming their prey. However, this idea is scientifically inaccurate as crocodiles do not express genuine emotions. Nevertheless, the phrase "crocodile tears" has come to represent insincere or hypocritical displays of sorrow or remorse. This expression is used to convey the idea of false sympathy or remorse, emphasizing the insincerity or ulterior motives behind someone's emotional display.

What is the origin of the idiom "crocodile tears" and when to use it?

crocodile tears

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feint

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prevarication

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subterfuge

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sophistry

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to bilk

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veneer

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to cozen

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to dissemble

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to dupe

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to equivocate

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to inveigle

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to finesse

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to malinger

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to prevaricate

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to renege

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to delude

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to obfuscate

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to foist

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to whitewash

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to wink at

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to wheedle

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legerdemain

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to indoctrinate

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collusion

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Inganno e Corruzione

Deception & Corruption