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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(of a person) to be perceived as being dishonest or deceptive
any statement that is not true at all
to exaggerate a lot about something
a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset
to praise one's own abilities or accomplishments, often in an exaggerated way
to lie, exaggerate, or boast about something
to tell something that involves no truth
to use fake praise that makes a person feel good about themselves in order to trick them
telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech
to have a life that is built on lies and deception
to get out of an unfavorable situation or obtain something by telling lies
to make something appear more significant, intense, or dramatic than it actually is
Truth, Secrecy, & Deception | |||
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Deception | Secrecy | Keeping Secrets | Lying & Exaggeration |
Obviousness | Pretense | Revealing Secrets | Depth & Surface |
Trust & Honesty | Truthfulness | Flattery & Bragging |
