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What does "tell a white lie" mean?
What does "tell a white lie" mean?
To lie for a good reason.
What is a "Fib"?
What is a "Fib"?
A small lie or a made-up story.
What is a "telltale sign"?
What is a "telltale sign"?
A clear indication or a giveaway that reveals something.
What does it mean to give a "vague answer"?
What does it mean to give a "vague answer"?
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What does it mean to "Deceive someone"?
What does it mean to "Deceive someone"?
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What happens when you are "Caught lying"?
What happens when you are "Caught lying"?
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What does it mean to "Contradict oneself"?
What does it mean to "Contradict oneself"?
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What does it mean to be a "Dead giveaway"?
What does it mean to be a "Dead giveaway"?
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What does it mean "To fidget"?
What does it mean "To fidget"?
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What does "Blatant" mean?
What does "Blatant" mean?
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What does "Avoid eye contact" mean?
What does "Avoid eye contact" mean?
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What does it mean "To reveal smth to smb"?
What does it mean "To reveal smth to smb"?
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What is a "Compulsive liar"?
What is a "Compulsive liar"?
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The phrase "Honesty is the best policy" suggests that it's always better to be honest.
The phrase "Honesty is the best policy" suggests that it's always better to be honest.
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What does it mean to "Catch smb out"?
What does it mean to "Catch smb out"?
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What does it mean to "Pretend to"?
What does it mean to "Pretend to"?
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What does the phrase "It's written all over your face" mean?
What does the phrase "It's written all over your face" mean?
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Study Notes
Lying Vocabulary
- Tell a white lie: A harmless lie.
- Fib: A lie.
- Telltale sign: A clear indication of something.
- Vague answer: An unclear answer.
- Bluff: A deceptive act, usually in a game or situation.
- Deceive someone: To trick someone.
- Be caught lying: To be discovered in a lie.
- Contradict oneself: To say something that is contrary to something previously said.
- Be a dead giveaway: To be an obvious sign of something.
- Fidget: To show nervousness or anxiety by moving.
- Blatant: Obvious or clear.
- Avoid eye contact: To look away while talking to someone.
- Reveal something to someone: To disclose information.
- Compulsive liar: A person who lies frequently/pathologically.
- Honesty is the best policy: Honesty is advantageous.
- Catch someone out: To expose someone's wrongdoing.
- Pretend to: To act as if something is true when it's not.
- It's written all over your face: Your emotions are obvious.
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Test your understanding of vocabulary related to lying and deception with this quiz. Learn the meanings of expressions that describe lying, how to identify deceitful behaviors, and explore the nuances of honesty. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their language skills around this intriguing topic.