porky pies

slang Lies. The phrase comes from rhyming slang in which "pies" rhymes with "lies." Primarily heard in UK. Every politician tells porky pies to get elected to office, don't they? I've had about enough of your porky pies—just tell me the truth!

See also: pie, porky

See also:

pork pies
porkies
porky
lie in (one's) hands
as far as in me lies
lie within
full of shizzle
bill of goods
here lies (someone)
dead fish

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