[Idiom] BEND THE TRUTH. - The Thin Line Between Fact and Fiction

alter truth slightly

To 'Bend the truth' is to alter facts slightly, usually to make a story more appealing or to avoid hurting someone's feelings. Unlike a downright lie, bending the truth involves small omissions or exaggerations that distort reality but often retain a base of truth.

Example Sentences

1. He had to bend the truth to stay out of trouble.

   He altered the truth to avoid trouble.

2. Bending the truth occasionally can save relationships.

   Altering the truth occasionally can help maintain relationships.

3. She bent the truth a little about how much work was left.

   She slightly altered the truth about how much work was left.