To lie through your teeth

 To lie through your teeth  =  to say things that are not true in a way that seems sincere

- He asked me how old I was, lying through my teeth, I said "29" !

 

The Brazilian carnival queen deemed 'too black' – video

Nayara Justino thought her dreams had come true when she was selected as the Globeleza carnival queen in 2013 after a public vote on one of Brazil’s biggest TV shows. But some regarded her complexion to be too dark to be an acceptable queen. Nayara and her family wonder what this says about racial roles in modern Brazil. See Nayara`s story here.


 

REDHEADS: Discover the world of GINGERS

Ronnie is a ginger. If you thought we meant she is a root vegetable, think again. Being a ginger means to have naturally red hair. Gingers or redheads have a very interesting history, indeed. In this lesson, you will learn both the history of redheads and words that relate to red-haired people such as freckles, pale, strawberry blonde, and even some slang like carrot top. After watching, you will understand and appreciate my mysterious people even more!

 

Things Brazilians Are Sick Of Hearing