Meaning of the word "it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie" in English
What does "it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie
US /ɪt niːdz ə ˈhʌndrəd laɪz tuː ˈkʌvər ə ˈsɪŋɡəl laɪ/
UK /ɪt niːdz ə ˈhʌndrəd laɪz tuː ˈkʌvər ə ˈsɪŋɡəl laɪ/
Idiom
once you tell a lie, you will have to tell many more to prevent the first one from being discovered
Example:
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He kept making up excuses for his absence, proving that it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie.
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Be honest from the start, because it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie.