bend the truth
idiomTo change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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bend one's elbow
To drink alcoholic beverages, especially at a public house or bar.
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bend over backwards
To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.
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bend someone's ear
To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person.
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bend someone's will
To persuade or otherwise induce someone to change his or her views or to choose a different course of action.
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bend the brain
To be difficult to comprehend.
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bend the knee
To swear fealty or allegiance to another person.
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bend to one's will
To compel someone or something to conform to one's desires.
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bend to someone's will
To yield to persuasion or other pressure originating from someone.