bald-faced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bald-faced
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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The social worker appointed to compile the report on the trio ahead of their sentencing described Smith as "manipulative" and someone who told "bald-faced lies".
From BBC • May 28, 2025
Such bald-faced truth telling has long been part of Mormon journaling culture.
From Slate • Sep. 20, 2023
“Mexican restaurants have been advertising taco specials on Tuesday without officially calling it Taco Tuesday since the 1930s. The idea that Taco John’s invented the entire concept is a bald-faced lie,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023
“If I gave you a sense that we know what is going to happen with certainty, I would be a bald-faced liar,” the aide said.
From Washington Times • Jan. 3, 2023
That is a bald-faced lie if ever I’ve heard one.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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