Don't lie to me, it insults my intelligence.
insult one's intelligence
idiomTo treat someone as if they are not intelligent or enough to understand something obvious.
The boss tried to explain the simple error as a complex technical glitch, which really insulted my intelligence.
By offering such a transparently dishonest excuse for his failure, the politician insulted the intelligence of every voter in the room.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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add insult to injury
To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavorable situation.
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.