lie in one's throat
To lie (tell a falsehood) flatly or outright.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He lies in his throat when he says he likes my cooking.”
“She looked me straight in the eye and lied in her throat about where she was last night.”
“The politician lied in his throat, claiming he had no knowledge of the scandal despite clear evidence to the contrary.”
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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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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.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026