Temperature Range: The temperature of the Earth's crust ranges considerably. At its outer edge, where it meets the atmosphere, the crust's temperature is the same temperature as that of the air. So, it might be as hot as 35 Â°C in the desert and below freezing in Antarctica. On average, the surface of the Earth's crust experiences temperatures of about 14Â°C.
bald-faced lie. A blatantly obvious and/or impudent untruth, one in which the liar does not attempt to disguise his or her mendacity. Our son tells us nothing but bald-faced lies when we ask him where he goes at night. See also: lie.
Bare-faced lie. If someone has ever told you a bare-faced lie, you know they didn't make any effort to show guilt or remorse. According to Jack, the phrase refers to the idea that a clean-shaven face could not conceal any lies, unlike a bearded mug, which could hide all manner of deceit.