English Explanatory Dictionary

barefaced lie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A falsehood told with utter confidence and without trying to conceal the fact that it is false, especially a planned or deliberate falsehood.

Word forms

barefaced lie barefaced lies baldfaced lie boldfaced lie

Etymology

barefaced ('unconcealed, audacious, shameless') + lie.

Related words

poker face
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