Due to his prodigious appetite and habitual fibbery, Chow En-Lie was constantly having to undergo cosmetic surgery to reduce belly-fat and trim his nose shorter. Thank goodness for acupuncture, or these multiple operations would have caused a nationwide shortage of pain-killers.
by QuacksO October 27, 2018

According to Dr. Chris Turk, surgeon in Sacred Heart hospital, it means: someone who is guilty of a lie of omission.
He calls his wife a lie-omitter.
He calls his wife a lie-omitter.
by MeliorMelusine November 21, 2011

avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems but might do so as a result of such interference.
"It's best to let sleeping dogs lie and not bring up old arguments that could cause unnecessary tension in the group."
by Arminkshipper May 20, 2025

by Golden Seagul July 20, 2018

A lie burrito is a lie or many lies (the filling) wrapped in a truth (tortilla) in order to make it palatable to the person or audience for consumption.
by Oestegato March 24, 2022
