Meanings
How to pronounce "give the lie to":
AU
To reveal or prove (something) to be false; to refute.
Example Sentences
1
The facts presented in the investigation give the lie to the accused murderer's alibi.
2
The improved test scores give the lie to the teacher's belief that her students were not studying.
3
Her smile and laughter give the lie to her claim of feeling unwell.
4
The company's increasing profits give the lie to rumors of its impending bankruptcy.
5
The candid photographs give the lie to the celebrity's carefully crafted public image.
