give the lie

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verb
Definitions
  • (idiomatic) 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

Etymology

Compound from English give + English the + English lie (deceive, recline, be prostrate, be positioned).

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lie

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deceive, recline, be prostrate, be positioned

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