Lie: Noun. That which causes its utterer to be reviled; in essence, the truth. Deceit: Noun. Example: A dog rolls ...

Some statements that are true "from a certain point of view" may be blatant lies. A "Blind Idiot" Translation can also turn something that SHOULD be true into a ... The Oatmeal (Axtarishcomic) · BlatantLies / Western Animation

The Believing Their Own Lies trope as used in popular culture. A character, typically an antagonist, is known for making some outrageous claims. Either …

One of the goodies has just been betrayed by The Mole, whom they let get very close. They ask The Mole, "Was it all a lie? Everything?

The Cannot Tell a Lie trope as used in popular culture. When a character or group of characters is by nature unable to tell any untruths, whether they be …

The Lying by Omission trope as used in popular culture. This is a statement that is clearly literally true but doesn't give the whole truth, used instead of ...

You find out something about yourself, or a loved one, and you can't bear to tell them the truth, feeling it would shatter that person's innocence and sanity.

The Seamless Spontaneous Lie trope as used in popular culture. A character(s) has to come up with a lie or alibi, and it must be believable.

This Stock Phrase is uttered in response to an expression of shock at a broken promise of leniency or forgiveness. For example, the Big Bad has kidnapped the ...

The creators of a story just plain lie about what's going on. Maybe it's so the wrong information will spread around, leading to a Wham Episode effect.