Happy Monday ( 1 min read ) It's all a hoax - today's phrase "It's all a hoax" means that something is completely false, deceptive, or fabricated, often intentionally designed to mislead or trick people. A hoax is typically a deliberate act intended to create a false belief, often for humor, financial gain, or manipulation. For example: If someone says a viral news story is "a hoax," they believe it is fake and not based on facts. Claims about a non-existent treasure might be called "a hoax" if the story was made up to fool people. The phrase dismisses something as not real or trustworthy.