Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lie-through-your-teeth

idiom

/laɪ θruː jɔːr tiːθ/

Definition

To lie very confidently and shamelessly, often without any remorse.

Examples

During the debate, he was caught lying through his teeth about his past experiences.
She looked me straight in the eye and lied through her teeth about where she had been.
It’s hard to trust someone who can lie through their teeth so effortlessly.

Meaning

This phrase implies that someone is not just telling a lie but doing so with a boldness that suggests they believe their own deception or are unfazed by the truth.