fib (one's) way out of (something)



fib (one's) way out of (something)

To escape trouble or some predicament by telling lies. John fibbed his way out of a speeding ticket by saying he was rushing to his dying grandmother's hospital bed.
See also: fib, of, out, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LÍAdanLEE-dinIrish
Ansigar-Ancient Germanic
Elaine[i'lein]
MirosŁAwmee-RAW-swahfPolish
Shaquila-English (Rare)
NoÉno-E (French, Spanish)French, Spanish, Portuguese