big lie

American  

noun

1. a false statement of outrageous magnitude employed as a propaganda measure in the belief that a lesser falsehood would not be credible.

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Etymology

Origin of big lie

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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big lie

Another delight in “Mr. Throwback” is Mayeri, playing Danny’s ex-wife, Sam, who finds herself in cahoots with his big lie and enjoying having Curry bankroll her fantasies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2024

"The Australian Dream… it's a big lie," Mr Dowswell says.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2023

But the mere use of the phrase "big lie" is not enough to give rise to a true connotation, Singhal wrote.

From Reuters ● Jul. 29, 2023

The big lie at the heart of Tesla’s big-battery approach is that EVs can directly replace gas cars without any real behavioral change on the part of consumers.

From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2023

But then I realized it wasn’t imagination, it was just a big lie.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson