How to Pronounce "bend the truth"
expression
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹuθ
BEND thuh TROOTH
bˈɛnd/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈuːθ
BEND thuh TROOTH
Definition
To say something that is not completely true, often by leaving out details or changing facts a little, usually to make things seem better or less serious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹuθ
British English
bˈɛnd/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈuːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEND thuh TROOTH
UK
BEND thuh TROOTH
Listen in Context
Sometimes kids bend the truth to avoid trouble.
He didn't lie, but he did bend the truth a little.
It's easy to bend the truth when telling a story.
She likes to bend the truth to make herself look better.