blatant lie

Translations
явная ложь
He told a blatant lie to cover up the mistake.
Он сказал явную ложь, чтобы скрыть ошибку.
Definitions
A blatant lie is a false statement that is obvious and easily recognizable as untrue, often made with a disregard for the truth and an intention to deceive.
Words
blatant

adjective
вопиющая
lie

noun
ложь