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Truth, Secrecy, & Deception - Lying & Exaggeration

Explore English idioms regarding lying and exaggeration, including "spin a tale" and "economical with the truth".

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception

(of a person) to be perceived as being dishonest or deceptive

Ex: She said her dog ate her homework again ; that 's being full of shit.
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to tell things that are completely untrue or foolish

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pack of lies
[phrase]

any statement that is not true at all

Ex: The memoir was hailed as a remarkable account of historical events , but investigations revealed it to be pack of lies fabricated for personal gain .
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tall tale
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a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated

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to exaggerate a lot about something

Ex: She was so nervous during the presentation that she talking through the back of her neck, stumbling over her words and making little sense .
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white lie
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a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
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to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

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to praise one's own abilities or accomplishments, often in an exaggerated way

Ex: She never misses an opportunity toot her horn, always highlighting her achievements in every conversation .
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to lie, exaggerate, or boast about something

Ex: He always tries to impress others shooting a line about his extravagant lifestyle, but nobody believes his tall tales .
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to tell a story that is exaggerated or completely made up

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to tell lies in an obvious way

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to tell something that involves no truth

Ex: The used car lied through his teeth about the vehicle 's condition , concealing its faults and defects to make a sale .
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hot air
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a statement that is untrue, exaggerated, or meaningless

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to use fake praise that makes a person feel good about themselves in order to trick them

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not in any way truthful

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telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

Ex: The politician was accused of economical with the truth when he conveniently omitted his ties to a controversial organization during his campaign speech .
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to have a life that is built on lies and deception

Ex: The protagonist in the novel was living a lie, so they took a leap of faith and embraced their true identity , regardless of societal expectations .
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to get out of an unfavorable situation or obtain something by telling lies

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to make something appear more significant, intense, or dramatic than it actually is

Ex: She had a tendency over-egg the pudding when explaining her accomplishments , making it hard to separate fact from fiction .
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