Lie through your teeth
phrase
To tell a lie without feeling guilty, even though what you are saying is clearly not true.
He lied through his teeth when he said he had not stolen the money.
Often appears as...
- lied through his teeth
- lying through her teeth
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To tell a lie without feeling guilty, even though what you are saying is clearly not true.
He lied through his teeth when he said he had not stolen the money.
Often appears as...
- lied through his teeth
- lying through her teeth
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Denial
Used when someone strongly denies the truth, often in a brazen or shameless manner.
Even with the evidence in front of him, he lied through his teeth, denying any involvement.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
The phrase suggests the speaker is being deceptive with confidence and has an arrogant or bold quality.
She could lie through her teeth about her qualifications without a hint of nervousness.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Expression
This idiomatic expression is informal and usually used in spoken language or casual writing.
During the debate, each candidate accused the other of lying through their teeth.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Denial
Used when someone strongly denies the truth, often in a brazen or shameless manner.
Even with the evidence in front of him, he lied through his teeth, denying any involvement.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
The phrase suggests the speaker is being deceptive with confidence and has an arrogant or bold quality.
She could lie through her teeth about her qualifications without a hint of nervousness.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Expression
This idiomatic expression is informal and usually used in spoken language or casual writing.
During the debate, each candidate accused the other of lying through their teeth.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Denial
Used when someone strongly denies the truth, often in a brazen or shameless manner.
Even with the evidence in front of him, he lied through his teeth, denying any involvement.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
The phrase suggests the speaker is being deceptive with confidence and has an arrogant or bold quality.
She could lie through her teeth about her qualifications without a hint of nervousness.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Expression
This idiomatic expression is informal and usually used in spoken language or casual writing.
During the debate, each candidate accused the other of lying through their teeth.
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