lie through your teeth
/ˌlaɪ θruː jə ˈtiːθ/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
to say something you know is completely false
Examples
- 1He was lying through his teeth when he said he'd never seen the letter.
- 2The salesman lied through his teeth about the car's history.
- 3Maria lied through her teeth, claiming she'd been at home, although three people saw her at the party.
- 4Don't believe a word he says; he'll lie through his teeth to get what he wants.
- 5Were you lying through your teeth when you said you loved my cooking?
Grammar
Only lie changes: lies, lying, lied. your changes to match the person.
More idioms about honesty and secrets
All 20 idioms and the topic quiz →a pack of liesa story or claim that is completely untruecook the booksto change financial records dishonestlyput your cards on the tableto be honest about what you think and wantpull the wool over someone's eyesto trick someone so they do not notice the truthtake something with a pinch of saltto not fully believe what you are toldtell it like it isto describe a situation honestly, even the unpleasant parts
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