bend the truth

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Definition of bend the truth in English English dictionary

To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience

In relating the story to Julie, he decided to bend the truth just enough to make her think he had really been in danger.

Hyphenation

Bend the truth

Turkish pronunciation

bend dhi truth

Pronunciation

/ˈbend ᴛʜē ˈtro͞oᴛʜ/ /ˈbɛnd ðiː ˈtruːθ/