give the lie
The phrase "give the lie" is often used in formal contexts to indicate that something has been proven false or disproven.
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Definition
C1General
(formal)To prove or show that something is false or untrue.
Example
- The investigation gave the lie to the politician's claims.
- New research gives the lie to the old theory.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give the lie":
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