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erstunken und erlogen

Meaning: entirely false or made up; a complete lie or fabrication.

Language: German

Literally: completely fabricated and lied

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The phrase pairs two participles suggesting deception at every level—both 'stunk' (fabricated, false) and 'lied' (lied about)—for emphasis.

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