Economical with the truth

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English

Adjective

economical with the truth

1. ((idiomatic{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire

   I would be being economical with the truth if I were to tell you that I was enjoying myself.

fr:economical with the truth