"economical with the truth" in Indonesian
Definition
Sengaja tidak mengatakan seluruh kebenaran, menyembunyikan sebagian, atau tidak jujur sepenuhnya.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Ungkapan ini biasa dipakai secara sopan atau sarkastik, umumnya dalam konteks politik atau formal. Tidak sekeras menuduh orang berbohong secara langsung.
Examples
He was economical with the truth about why he left his job.
Dia **menghemat kebenaran** tentang alasan dia keluar dari pekerjaannya.
The politician was economical with the truth during the interview.
Politisi **menghemat kebenaran** selama wawancara.
She was economical with the truth about how much the dress cost.
Dia **menghemat kebenaran** soal harga gaunnya.
Let's just say he was economical with the truth about his grades.
Bisa dibilang dia **menghemat kebenaran** soal nilainya.
People accused her of being economical with the truth, but she said she just didn't want to worry anyone.
Orang-orang menuduhnya **menghemat kebenaran**, tapi dia bilang hanya tak ingin membuat siapa pun khawatir.
You could say he was a bit economical with the truth when describing what really happened last night.
Bisa dibilang dia **menghemat kebenaran** saat menceritakan apa yang sebenarnya terjadi semalam.