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Wives Belief Tale Traditional Idea Proved Wrong Science

Phrase/Idiom old wives’ tale
Definition A traditional belief or idea which has been proved wrong by science is called an old wives’ tale.
Example The belief that eating a lot of chocolate causes acne is an old wives’ tale.

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