Live a lie

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This phrase often carries a heavy emotional burden, implying distress or inner conflict.

Hiding his true identity, he felt he was living a lie.

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Common in contexts where social norms pressure individuals to behave against their true selves.

Despite her artistic passion, cultural expectations forced her to live a lie as a lawyer.

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Used figuratively to describe a state of being not physically living falsely.

He's not literally lying to everyone; he's living a lie by not following his dreams.

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