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# economical with the truth

adjective phrase (be economical with the truth)

«economical with the truth» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, polite, UK) lying, or hiding important facts.

### In the lessons

A famous British polite phrase used in politics, courts and news to accuse someone of lying without saying «liar»; also used jokingly. UK mainly, known everywhere.

### Examples

- The minister was accused of being economical with the truth.
- My brother was economical with the truth about the broken window.
- The advert was economical with the truth.
- The judge said the witness had been economical with the truth.
- Gossip: «She's a bit economical with the truth.»
- «Were you being economical with the truth?» asked Mum.

### Note

It means «lying» or «hiding facts». Not about saving money.