The phrase "to give the lie to" means to demonstrate that something is false, often by presenting contradictory evidence.
"To give the lie to" means to show that something is false, as when evidence contradicts a statement.
| English Vocab Word | "to give the lie to" |
|---|---|
| Definition | to show that something is a lie. The evidence gives the lie to your testimony. Your own admission of your part in the conspiracy gives the lie to your earlier testimony. |
Tags: enlgish
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