Como Pronunciar "give the lie"
expression
GIV thuh LY
giv thuh LY
Definição
To show that something is not true or to reveal a claim as false, often by presenting facts that contradict what was said.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪ
Inglês Britânico
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
GIV thuh LY
UK
giv thuh LY
Ouça em Contexto
The facts give the lie to his statement.
Her smile gave the lie to her words of anger.
The evidence gives the lie to the rumors.
His calm reaction gave the lie to the story that he was furious.