Como Pronunciar "give the lie to"
expression
GIV thuh LY too
giv thuh LY too
Definição
To show something is false or untrue, often by providing evidence that contradicts what was previously believed or claimed.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
Inglês Britânico
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪ/ /tˈuː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
GIV thuh LY too
UK
giv thuh LY too
Ouça em 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.