Phrase guide

bury the lede

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, idiomatic

Topics: journalism, media

Examples

  • The news account started by recounting details of the candidate's appearance and buried the lede by not mentioning his new call for tax reform until the 19th paragraph.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: omitir lo importante — Translations
  • Spanish: faltar lo más importante — Translations