B*ld-faced lie

There is a little war raging between etymologists on the internet regarding whether the expression that refers to lying should read bald-faced lie or bold-faced lie. Proponents of bald-faced lie argue along the lines that this refers to a lie that makes no effort to conceal itself - hence it is bald or not covered up. Advocates of bold-faced lie suggest that the expression refers to the lack of shame with which the lie is told- hence it is bold or brazen. This often-acrimonious debate rages on as we speak without any clear sign of a victor in sight. Heated though this debate may be, I personally don’t intend to lose any hair over it.