lie through one's teeth
To tell an obvious untruth.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He lied through his teeth about finishing the report.”
“She knew he was lying through his teeth when he claimed he had never met the woman before.”
“Even as the evidence mounted against him, the politician continued to lie through his teeth, his voice steady and his gaze unwavering.”
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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