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idiomsb is economical with the truth BrEBrEused in order to say politely or humorously that someone is not telling the whole truth about something, when you do not want to say that they are lying ◆ used especially in politics:Members of Parliament are often economical with the truth in the name of party solidarity.She had an alarming ability to be economical with the truth where the financing of the programme was concerned.
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