bald-faced

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The social worker appointed to compile the report on the trio ahead of their sentencing described Smith as "manipulative" and someone who told "bald-faced lies".

From BBC • May 28, 2025

Such bald-faced truth telling has long been part of Mormon journaling culture.

From Slate • Sep. 20, 2023

“The public had been told I was to be best man, but that was a bald-faced lie. .... Willy didn’t want me giving a best-man speech.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2023

“If I gave you a sense that we know what is going to happen with certainty, I would be a bald-faced liar,” the aide said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 3, 2023

Of course this is a bald-faced lie, and I’m pretty sure we both know it.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone