Francophonie· medium

raconter des salades

to tell salads

Meaning

to tell lies

Explanation

This expression means to tell elaborate lies, spin yarns, or make up stories.

Example

Ne l'écoute pas, il raconte toujours des salades.

Don't listen to him, he's always telling tall tales.

Origin

19th century. A salad mixes different ingredients into something that works together, and so does a good lie. Mix some truth with humor and a few excuses, and it all sounds convincing.

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