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Lie through your teeth

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Strong Denial

Used when someone strongly denies the truth, often in a brazen or shameless manner.

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Even with the evidence in front of him, he lied through his teeth, denying any involvement.
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Emotional Impact

The phrase suggests the speaker is being deceptive with confidence and has an arrogant or bold quality.

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She could lie through her teeth about her qualifications without a hint of nervousness.
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Informal Expression

This idiomatic expression is informal and usually used in spoken language or casual writing.

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During the debate, each candidate accused the other of lying through their teeth.
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