Almost and “about” prevent lying.
More French Proverbs:
He looks one way and rows another.French
With money you can comfort any woman.
French
Two of a kind, whate'er they be.
French
Saying well causes a laugh; doing well produces silence.
French
Shear the sheep but don't flay them.
French
What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.
French