- to hide the head and show the tail (idiom); to give a partial account
- half-truths
Generated: This idiom describes a situation where someone reveals only part of the truth or information while concealing the whole context, often implying deceit or an incomplete presentation of facts.
He always gives a partial account and never tells me the whole truth.
Generated: This meaning refers to statements that are partially true but misleading, as they leave out critical information or context, leading to a misunderstanding of the complete situation.
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