A-tishoo

Posted by Lewis November 01, 2005In reply to Tissue typing posted by ESC on November 01, 2005

If the phrase used is "a tissue of lies" what is its opposite, is there a something of truth?

'tissue' means an organisation of similar component parts - used in biology, it means a collection of cells.
'tissue' is thin and flexible paper made from a fibrous structure.

a tissue of lies is thus a construction to deceive which is flexible yet thin.

the opposite might be a 'bastion of truth' - a solid defensive structure set on sound foundations easily seen and dominating its surroundings.

L

Continuing the cellular theme, the opposite of a 'tissue of lies' may be 'an organ of truth'!

I think "tissue" in this phrase has an older meaning, "woven fabric" (from the French tissu). The idea being that something has been woven out of lies.

Maybe...substance. 2 a : ultimate reality that underlies all outward manifestations and change (Merriam-Webster).

thanks for the 'woven' detail - gives detail to the 'manufactured' or 'spun' aspects.

a-tishoo of lies? gets right up my nose.