Lie like a trooper In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lie like a trooper", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-10 09:10

Meaning of Lie like a trooper

Synonyms:

lie like a rug

Lie like a trooper phrase

To say or write something that you know is not true often and unashamedly.

 

John has shown that he can't be trusted because he lies like a trooper.

She once lied like a trooper, but recently she has become an honest and upright person.

Despite lying like a trooper, he still gains the trust of some people.

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cock and bull story

Describe a story that is made-up or imagined rather than based on facts

Grammar and Usage of Lie like a trooper

Verb Forms

  • lied like a trooper
  • lying like a trooper

The verb "lie" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Lie like a trooper

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the phrase "like a trooper", which dates from 18th century.
 

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