give the lie

Verb

Meaning

(idiomatic, intransitive or transitive) To respond to an insult, accusation, or falsehood by saying the offender is lying, particularly in the context of provoking a challenge to a duel.

Used in give the lie to.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Close letter words and terms

give the impression of being give the judas kiss to give the kiss of life to give the lie to give the low-down to give the lowdown