Meaning of the word "economical with the truth" in English
What does "economical with the truth" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
economical with the truth
US /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkl wɪð ðə truːθ/
UK /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkl wɪð ðə truːθ/
Idiom
1.
to not tell the complete truth; to lie or mislead someone by omitting important facts
Example:
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The politician was accused of being economical with the truth during the interview.
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When asked about the missing funds, the accountant was clearly economical with the truth.
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