单词 | give the lie to |
释义 | give the lie to phrase [VERB inflects, PHRASE noun] See full dictionary entry for lie If something gives the lie to a statement, claim, or theory, it suggests or proves that it is not true. This survey gives the lie to the idea that the country is moving towards economic recovery. Synonyms: disprove, expose, discredit, contradict |
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