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It needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie
it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie
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used to suggest that lies are not only unethical but can also be difficult to keep track of, as they often require further lies to maintain the illusion of truth
Proverb
Example
The detective knew that it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie, so he focused his investigation on inconsistencies in the suspect's story to reveal the underlying falsehood.
