Sentences with give the lie to
give the lie to
G g - This survey gives the lie to the idea that Britain is moving towards economic recovery.
- His flashy car was a lie that deceived no one.
- He flung the lie back at his accusers.
- To lie oneself out of a difficulty; accustomed to lying his way out of difficulties.
- His poor work gives the lie to his claims of experience.
- If she told you exactly the opposite of what she told me, she must be lying in her teeth.
- They found plenty of email that gave the lie to his assertion that he didn't know about the incident.