lie like a trooper

lie like a trooper

To lie often and barefacedly. My brother lies like a trooper to get out of trouble with our parents. I just can't understand how they still believe him at this stage. You know you have true power when you can lie like a trooper, know that people don't believe you, and know that they'll go along with what you say regardless.

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lie like a trooper

tell lies constantly and flagrantly. Compare with swear like a trooper (at swear).

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