give the lie to
Example Sentences
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They said they expect “overwhelming evidence to give the lie to this defense,” and they called it improper and prejudicial for Bankman-Fried to malign Ellison’s credibility before the trial.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023
International law must be employed to give the lie to these threats.
From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022
Here are a few films that give the lie to the lyric “summertime and the livin’ is easy.”
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2016
He was talking, of course, about Ryan Giggs, although recent events give the lie to the notion that social media represents an attractive destination for ethical standards.
From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2012
To show by word or sign any token of incredulity, is to give the lie to the narrator, and that is an unpardonable insult.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.
