give the lie

Meaning

Verb

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.

Origin

give + the + lie, where lie is used in an obsolete sense to mean a claim that someone is lying.

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