Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

A lie you tell to cover up your total embarrassment.

I passed the test because I studied hard. (But I cheated.)

I didn't spill my drink. (It was a miracle.)

I didn't fail. (I got a D.)

2

A fake story you make up to save your face.

I didn't break the window. (I threw a rock.)

I didn't get caught. (I got caught.)

I didn't fail. (I got a D.)

3

A made-up excuse to avoid getting yelled at.

I didn't forget my homework. (I lost it.)

I didn't miss the bus. (It left.)

I didn't forget my lunch. (I ate it.)

4

A fake reason you tell to make your fail look cool.

I failed because I was doing magic. (It was a lie.)

I failed because I was sleepwalking. (It was a lie.)

I failed because I was fighting a dragon. (It was a lie.)

5

A fake explanation to hide your total disaster.

I didn't get kicked out. (I got kicked out.)

I didn't fail. (I got a D.)

I didn't get in trouble. (I got in trouble.)

6

A made-up reason you give to sound like a hero.

I didn't fail. (I got a D.)

I didn't get caught. (I got caught.)

I didn't lose the game. (I lost the game.)