lie through one’s teeth [idiom]: to tell someone something that you know is completely false
exaggerate [verb]: represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is
misrepresent [verb]: to give a false or misleading representation of usually with an intent to deceive or be unfair
inflate [verb]: increase (something) by a large or excessive amount
overestimate [verb]: to estimate or value (someone or something) too highly
stretch the truth [idiom]: also: bend the truth; to say something that is not exactly true; to describe something as larger or greater than it really is
fib [verb]: tell a lie
ambiguous [adjective]: open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning
withhold [verb]: refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another); suppress or hold back (an emotion or reaction)
embellish [verb]: make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue
come to light [idiom]: become widely known or evident
red flag [noun phrase]: unhealthy or manipulative behavior; a warning sign that could indicate a problem, miscommunication, or challenge in the future
lenient [adjective]: mild or soothing
have an edge [idiom]: have an advantage over or be slightly better than someone or something else