That yellow journalist writes lies to sell more newspapers.
yellow journalist
idiomA journalist who writes material which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
Origin
disputed originFrom yellow journalism.
The public stopped trusting the tabloid after a known yellow journalist published a false story about the local mayor.
By prioritizing scandalous headlines over verified facts, the yellow journalist compromised the integrity of the entire news organization.
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see yellow
To receive a yellow card.
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wear yellow stockings
be jealous
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yellow brick road
A proverbial path to a Promised Land of one's hopes and dreams.
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yellow grease
Used vegetable oil purposed for use as biodiesel.
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yellow journalism
Journalism which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
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yellow light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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yellow press
Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.
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yellow state
A state of the United States where the Libertarian Party is influential.