Lie through your teeth Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
LYE THROO yur TEETH
lˈaɪ/ /θɹˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
LYE throo yaw TEETH
Definition
To lie in a very obvious, bold, or shameless way, even when the truth is clear to everyone.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal and somewhat strong expression. Often used to show disbelief or criticize someone’s honesty. Usually implies the person is lying very obviously and without shame. Synonyms: 'blatantly lie,' 'barefaced lie.'
Spanish: mentir descaradamentePortuguese (BR): mentir descaradamentePortuguese (PT): mentir descaradamenteChinese (Simplified): 睁着眼说谎Chinese (Traditional): 睜著眼說謊Hindi: साफ़ झूठ बोलनाArabic: يكذب كذباً صريحاًBengali: চোখে চোখ রেখে মিথ্যে বলা - নির্লজ্জভাবে মিথ্যা বলাRussian: нагло врать - врать в глазаJapanese: 平気で嘘をつく - 目の前で堂々と嘘をつくVietnamese: nói dối trắng trợn - nói dối một cách không biết xấu hổKorean: 뻔뻔하게 거짓말하다 - 대놓고 거짓말하다Turkish: gözünün içine baka baka yalan söylemek - utanmadan yalan söylemekUrdu: کھلے عام جھوٹ بولنا - ڈھٹائی سے جھوٹ بولناIndonesian: berbohong secara terang-terangan - berbohong tanpa rasa malu
Example Sentences
Don’t lie through your teeth. I saw what happened.
basic
He lies through his teeth every time he's in trouble.
basic
You shouldn’t lie through your teeth to your friends.
basic
She looked right at me and lied through her teeth about where she was last night.
natural
If he lies through his teeth again, nobody will believe him anymore.
natural
Wow, you can lie through your teeth and not even blink!
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