Lying & Exaggeration

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

I can't believe you're buying his story; he's always full of shit.

to tell things that are completely untrue or foolish

My friend tried to play it off as a late birthday gift, but I knew she was full of it.

any statement that is not true at all

The defendant's alibi was proven to be a pack of lies when multiple witnesses provided contradictory evidence.

a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated

After dinner she told me a tall tale about her pet.

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

She told her friend a white lie about liking her new haircut, not wanting to hurt her feelings.

to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

She always puts on the dog when attending formal events, wearing expensive designer gowns and jewelry.

to lie, exaggerate, or boast about something

He loves to shoot a line about his fishing adventures, but we all know he rarely catches anything.

to tell a story that is exaggerated or completely made up

The grandfather sat by the fireplace, spinning tales of his youthful adventures to his eager grandchildren.

to tell lies in an obvious way

He lied like a cheap rug when confronted about his involvement in the scandal, denying any knowledge despite clear evidence against him.

a statement that is untrue, exaggerated, or meaningless

The politician's speech was filled with hot air, making promises that were never fulfilled.

full of positive energy and excitement

After a good night's sleep, I woke up feeling full of beans and ready to tackle the day.

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

She suspected her friend was being economical with the truth when he offered a vague explanation for his sudden change in behavior, leaving out important details.

to have a life that is built on lies and deception

Despite being unhappy in their marriage, she chose to live a lie and pretended everything was perfect to avoid societal judgment.

to make something more complicated than it needs to be

His storytelling was engaging, but he tended to over-egg the pudding with unnecessary details.