lie like a cheap rug
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: lie like a rug
Meaning · English
To tell numerous or serious lies.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lie like a cheap rug” mean?
To tell numerous or serious lies.
Is “lie like a cheap rug” formal or informal?
lie like a cheap rug is generally slang.