Cómo Pronunciar "give the lie to"
expression
GIV thuh LY too
giv thuh LY too
Definición
To show something is false or untrue, often by providing evidence that contradicts what was previously believed or claimed.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
Inglés Británico
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪ/ /tˈuː
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
GIV thuh LY too
UK
giv thuh LY too
Escucha en Contexto
Her actions give the lie to her words.
The weather today gives the lie to the forecast.
The evidence gives the lie to his statement.
These positive results really give the lie to the critics' doubts.