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give the lie
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What does give the lie mean?
give the lie
verb
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(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
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Used in give the lie to.
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