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economical with the truth
To be deliberately vague or to withhold certain facts in order to mislead or create a false impression
Не говоря неправды, опускать важные факты или давать неполную информацию.
The article was criticized for being economical with the truth, as it presented a skewed version of the events that led to the protests.
Статью критиковали за то, что она была лживой, поскольку представляла искаженную версию событий, которые привели к протестам.
The politician was accused of being economical with the truth.
Политика обвинили в частичном скрытии правды.
When questioned about the company's declining profits, the CEO was quite economical with the truth, focusing on the positive aspects while glossing over the financial struggles.
Когда генерального директора спросили о падении прибыли компании, он был весьма скуп на правду, сосредоточившись на положительных аспектах и замалчивая финансовые трудности.
edge away
To withdraw or retreat gradually.
Frightened by the growling tiger guarding its catch, the hunter carefully edged away.
elbow grease
Exertion; effort; energy.
"You'll have to use a little more elbow grease to get these windows clean," Mother said to Ed.
elbow one's way
To force entry into a place by using one's elbows.
The bus was so crowded that, in order to get off in time, we had to elbow our way to the exit door.
en masse
As a group; in one big mass or group. Used after the word it modifies.
The school turned out en masse to cheer the returning astronaut.
end of one's rope
end of one's tether
at the end of one's rope
The end of your trying or imagining; the last of your ability, or ideas of how to do more.
Frank was out of work and broke, and he was at the end of his rope.
The doctor saw that Mother had reached the end of her tether, and told us to send her away for a holiday.
end of the road
end of the line
The final result or end (as of a way of action or behavior); the condition that comes when you can do no more.
"When I get to the end of the line," Jones thought, "I'd like my children to like and respect me still."
He had left a trail of forgery and dishonesty across seven states; he had got out of each trouble with a new trick. Now the police had caught up with him, and it was the end of the road.
engage in small talk
make small talk
To converse with a stranger or casual acquaintance about matters of no great importance in order to make the time go faster.
I hate making small talk with people I don't know at parties.
The patients in the doctor's waiting room engaged in small talk complaining about the hot weather.