| 释义 |
bend the truth bend the truthTo alter, omit, or tailor certain elements of a story to suit one's own needs, intentions, or desires. He always bends the truth so he never gets in any trouble. Politicians often bend the truth to make themselves look better and their opponents look worse.See also: bend, truthbend the ˈtruth say something that is not completely true: In the end he admitted bending the truth. He had written part of the report, but he hadn’t finished it.See also: bend, truth |