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Jemandem das Blaue vom Himmel lügen

To lie shamelessly and without restraint; to tell someone outrageous lies

In German

Jemandem das Blaue vom Himmel lügen

ye-man-dem das blau-e fom him-mel lyu-gen

Literal Translation

to lie the blue from the sky to someone

Meaning

To lie shamelessly and without restraint; to tell someone outrageous lies.

Equivalent:"To lie through one's teeth"

Origin:The exact origin is unclear; 'das Blaue vom Himmel' stands for something unreal or impossible, as also in 'das Blaue vom Himmel versprechen' (to promise the moon).

Example Sentences

1
Er hat ihr das Blaue vom Himmel gelogen, um sie zu überzeugen.
He lied through his teeth to convince her.
2
Glaub ihm kein Wort – er lügt dir das Blaue vom Himmel herunter.
Don't believe a word he says – he's lying through his teeth.

FAQ

How do you say "To lie shamelessly and without restraint; to tell someone outrageous lies" in German?

"To lie shamelessly and without restraint; to tell someone outrageous lies" in German is "Jemandem das Blaue vom Himmel lügen" (ye-man-dem das blau-e fom him-mel lyu-gen). Example: Er hat ihr das Blaue vom Himmel gelogen, um sie zu überzeugen..

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Grüne Welle haben

gryu-ne vel-le ha-ben

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Eine weiße Weste haben

ai-ne vai-se ves-te ha-ben

To give permission, to approve something

Grünes Licht geben

gryu-nes likht ge-ben

In writing, in black and white; official proof or documentation

Schwarz auf Weiß

shvarts auf vais