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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tall tale
a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated
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Sign inwhite lie
a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset
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Sign into put on the dog
to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable
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Sign into toot one's (own) horn
to praise one's own abilities or accomplishments, often in an exaggerated way
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Sign into blow smoke up one's ass
to use fake praise that makes a person feel good about themselves in order to trick them
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Sign ineconomical with the truth
telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech
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Sign into lie one's way into something
to get out of an unfavorable situation or obtain something by telling lies
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Sign into (over-egg) the pudding
to make something appear more significant, intense, or dramatic than it actually is
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