economical with the truth

The phrase "economical with the truth" is used to describe someone who deliberately provides incomplete or misleading information without technically lying. It implies that the speaker selectively withholds certain details or presents facts in a way that skews or misrepresents the truth in order to serve their own agenda or avoid giving a full and accurate account of a situation. This phrase is often used to criticize individuals who manipulate information, particularly in political or public contexts, to shape narratives in their favor.

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