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Virtù & Vizio - Bugie

Scopri come i proverbi inglesi come "mezza verità è spesso tutta una bugia" e "i bugiardi hanno bisogno di bei ricordi" descrivono le bugie in inglese.

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it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie

used to suggest that lies are not only unethical but can also be difficult to keep track of, as they often require further lies to maintain the illusion of truth

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a lie has no legs

used to imply that lies have no foundation or support to stand on, and will eventually be exposed or disproved

una bugia non ha gambe

una bugia non ha gambe

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ask no questions and hear no lies

used to suggest that sometimes it's better to remain ignorant in order to avoid falsehoods or unpleasant truths

non fare domande e|non ascoltare bugie

non fare domande e|non ascoltare bugie

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half the truth is often a whole lie

used to emphasize that intentionally withholding important or relevant information can be just as deceptive and harmful as telling an outright lie

metà della verità è spesso tutta una bugia

metà della verità è spesso tutta una bugia

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liars need good memories

used to imply that lying can be difficult to sustain over time, as those who lie must have a good memory to keep track of their falsehoods and maintain consistency in their story

i bugiardi hanno bisogno di bei ricordi

i bugiardi hanno bisogno di bei ricordi

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one lie makes many

used to imply that telling a lie can lead to a chain of lies and deceit, as it often requires additional lies or cover-ups to maintain the initial falsehood

una bugia ne fa molte

una bugia ne fa molte

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a lie can travel (halfway) around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes

used to warn that false information can cause harm or damage even if they are later proven to be untrue, emphasizing the need to be cautious about believing or spreading unverified information

una bugia può viaggiare dall'altra parte del mondo mentre la verità si mette le scarpe

una bugia può viaggiare dall'altra parte del mondo mentre la verità si mette le scarpe

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