bullshit detector
[ bool-shit di-tek-ter ]
noun
the ability to recognize when someone is exaggerating, lying, talking nonsense, etc.: If you try faking it on a bunch of questions, be warned—the average human being has a very good bullshit detector.
Origin of bullshit detector
1First recorded in 1970–75
- Also called BS de·tec·tor, B.S. de·tec·tor [bee-esdi-tek-ter] /ˈbiˈɛs dɪˌtɛk tər/ .
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