Meaning
To tell outrageous lies, to make up incredible stories.
Cultural Background
Germans value directness; calling someone out for 'lying the blue from the sky' is a strong social signal. Similar usage, often used in casual, heated debates.
Use with 'herunter'
Adding 'herunter' makes the accusation sound more natural and emphatic.
Meaning
To tell outrageous lies, to make up incredible stories.
Use with 'herunter'
Adding 'herunter' makes the accusation sound more natural and emphatic.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Er lügt das Blaue ____ Himmel.
The idiom requires the preposition 'vom'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesEr lügt das Blaue ____ Himmel.
The idiom requires the preposition 'vom'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is accusatory but not necessarily a swear word. Use it with caution.
Related Phrases
Lügen, dass sich die Balken biegen
synonymTo lie heavily
