lie (one's) way out of (something)

lie (one's) way out of (something)

To escape trouble or some predicament by telling lies. John lied his way out of a speeding ticket by saying he was rushing to his dying grandmother's hospital bed.
See also: lie, of, out, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lie your way into/out of something

get yourself into/out of a situation by telling lies: I lied my way into the concert by claiming to be a journalist. You can’t lie your way out of it this time, I’m afraid.
See also: lie, of, out, something, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • lie your way into/out of something
  • fib (one's) way out of (something)
  • argue (one's) way out (of something)
  • argue way out of
  • get away scot-free
  • go scot-free
  • go scot-free, to
  • scot
  • Scott
  • walk away scot-free