A tissue of lies

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noun phrase

A series or collection of untruths or falsehoods.

He claimed to be a wealthy prince, but his whole story turned out to be a tissue of lies.
Visual representation of "a tissue of lies" - A series or collection of untruths or falsehoods

Often appears as...

  • spread a tissue of lies
  • built on a tissue of lies

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Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Figurative Meaning

The phrase isn't about actual tissues but refers metaphorically to a complex network of lies.

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The court saw through his testimony, which was nothing but a tissue of lies.
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Negative Connotation

Using 'a tissue of lies' implies a strong disapproval and condemnation of the dishonesty.

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The journalist exposed the politician's promises as a tissue of lies.
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Emotional Impact

The phrase often evokes feelings of betrayal and disappointment in the listener.

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Finding out her hero's memoir was a tissue of lies left her feeling deeply disillusioned.
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