weave a web of lies

To create an intricate contrivance of misdirection, omission, or deception that ultimately serves to ensnare or entangle oneself or others. Rich had an affair with his secretary and wove a web of lies to hide it. He's divorced now, so how do you think it all worked out for him?

See also: lie, of, weave, web

See also:

spin a web of lies
woven
web of deceit
web of lies
tangle
tangle up
tangled
entangle
entangle (someone or something) in (something)
entangle in

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