[Idiom] LIVE A LIE. - The Cost of Falsehoods

Live in falsehood.

To 'live a lie' is to exist in a state of deceit, either about oneself or one's circumstances. Whether it's pretending to have a happier marriage or faking personal achievements, living a lie refers to the continuous facade one maintains, often leading to psychological stress. This idiom highlights the emotional and often moral implications of dishonesty, questioning what truths we compromise in our pursuit of acceptance or success.

Example Sentences

1. He couldn’t keep living a lie about his career.

   He couldn't continue pretending about his career.

2. She decided to stop living a lie and came clean about her past.

   She chose to stop deceiving herself and revealed the truth about her past.

3. Living a lie was taking a toll on his mental health.

   Pretending and living a falsehood was affecting his mental health.