Truth & Lies Idioms Quiz

What does the idiom 'come clean' mean?

• To hide something

• To tell the truth about something kept secret

• To make a mess

• To deceive someone

Answer explanation

The idiom 'come clean' means to confess or reveal the truth about something that was previously kept secret. Therefore, the correct choice is 'To tell the truth about something kept secret'.

Which of the following idioms means to deceive someone?

• To pull the wool over someone's eyes

• To spill the beans

• To come clean

• To tell the truth

Answer explanation

The idiom 'to pull the wool over someone's eyes' means to deceive or trick someone, making them believe something that is not true. The other options do not convey deception.

What is the meaning of 'the truth will out'?

• The truth will always be discovered

• The truth is subjective

• The truth is painful

• The truth is irrelevant

Answer explanation

The phrase 'the truth will out' means that the truth will eventually be revealed or discovered, regardless of efforts to hide it. Therefore, the correct choice is that the truth will always be discovered.

What does 'to swallow a lie' imply?

• To believe a lie

• To tell a lie

• To accept the truth

• To hide the truth

Answer explanation

'To swallow a lie' means to accept something false as true, which aligns with the correct choice: 'To believe a lie'. It implies a lack of skepticism towards the falsehood.

What does the phrase 'nothing could be further from the truth' mean?

• It is a complete lie

• It is partially true

• It is a common belief

• It is somewhat accurate

Answer explanation

The phrase 'nothing could be further from the truth' indicates that a statement is completely false. Therefore, the correct choice is 'It is a complete lie', as it emphasizes the total inaccuracy of the claim.

What does 'to bend the facts' mean?

• To tell the truth

• To exaggerate the truth

• To ignore the truth

• To manipulate the truth

Answer explanation

'To bend the facts' means to manipulate the truth, altering or twisting information to fit a particular narrative rather than presenting it accurately.

What does 'to spill the beans' mean?

• To hide the truth

• To lie about something

• To reveal a secret

• To keep a secret

Answer explanation

'To spill the beans' means to reveal a secret. This idiom suggests that once the beans are spilled, the secret is out, making 'to reveal a secret' the correct choice.

What does 'to see right through someone' mean?

• To be deceived by someone

• To ignore someone's lies

• To trust someone completely

• To understand someone's true intentions

Answer explanation

'To see right through someone' means to understand their true intentions, often recognizing deceit or hidden motives. This phrase implies clarity and insight into someone's character or actions.

What does 'to stretch the truth' imply?

• To tell the absolute truth

• To accept the truth

• To make something seem better than it is

• To hide the truth

Answer explanation

'To stretch the truth' means to exaggerate or embellish facts, making something appear better than it actually is. This aligns with the correct choice: 'To make something seem better than it is'.

What does 'to play games' mean in the context of truth and lies?

• To have fun

• To tell the truth

• To deceive someone

• To engage in honest conversation

Answer explanation

In the context of truth and lies, 'to play games' typically refers to manipulating or deceiving someone rather than engaging in honest conversation. Thus, the correct choice is 'to deceive someone'.