What is the collective noun for lies?

1 Answer
Nov 13, 2016

One popular and evocative example is probably "web of lies"

Explanation:

There seem to be several popular collective nouns for "lies", suitable for different circumstances...

"Web of lies" provides a picture of lies strung together for the purpose of entrapment.

"Tapestry of lies" also captures the idea that lies are woven together with one another in order to make a whole picture and give more apparent substance.

"Tissue of lies" is used in the context of denouncing a set of statements, suggesting that though they are woven together as one, they are weak.

"Pack of lies" is also a commonly used expression.

This question seems to be ripe territory for satire too. How about: "Parliament of lies" or "Congress of lies" ?