Meaning
A very obvious and exaggerated falsehood, easily recognized as untrue.
Cultural Background
In Iranian culture, calling someone a liar directly can be rude, so using an idiom like this adds a layer of 'playful' confrontation.
Use with caution
Only use this with friends or people you know well.
Meaning
A very obvious and exaggerated falsehood, easily recognized as untrue.
Use with caution
Only use this with friends or people you know well.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
وقتی او گفت که در ماه زندگی میکند، همه فهمیدند که این یک ________ است.
Living on the moon is an obvious lie.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesوقتی او گفت که در ماه زندگی میکند، همه فهمیدند که این یک ________ است.
Living on the moon is an obvious lie.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's for ridiculous, obvious lies.
Related Phrases
دروغ مصلحتی
contrastA white lie
