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.
Source
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