lead a double life

phrase

: to not tell the whole truth about one's life

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One afternoon nearly 20 years ago, a lawyer named John Robert Nelson began to lead a double life. — Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2024 The third season of Bridgerton is set to follow the love story of Colin and Penelope, who continues to lead a double life as Lady Whistledown amid her ongoing rift with Colin's sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie). — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023 The company is also still attempting to lead a double life by supporting both Roku and Google TV; the S2 ships with Roku software, the S3 and S4 can be purchased with either OS, and the Q Class runs Google TV exclusively. — Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 May 2023 In an intolerant climate, Jean is forced to lead a double life. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 21 May 2022

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“Lead a double life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20a%20double%20life. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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