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
Those who preach from Exodus, and from Matthew, Isaiah and Amos, give the lie to the idea that religious faith is inevitably conformist, reactionary or inclined toward worship of those in power.
From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2019
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
Just as interesting are the comments, which rather give the lie to the idea of the "wisdom of the crowd".
From The Guardian • Nov. 13, 2012
It is incumbent on you to act up to the principles that you profess, in order to give them their proper weight in society—else you give the lie to your own declarations.'
From Adeline Mowbray or, The Mother and Daughter by Opie, Amelia Alderson
