Meaning of 'Economical with the truth'
What does the saying 'Economical with the truth' mean?
Idiom: Economical with the truth
Meaning:
If someone, especially a politician, is economical with the truth, they leave out information in order to create a false picture of a situation, without actually lying.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Politics |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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