Ringing false In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "ringing false", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-12-15 08:12

Meaning of Ringing false (redirected from ring false )

Synonyms:

(to be) false , (to be) untrue

Ring false verb phrase

Used to say that something seems false

I think her excuse rang false.

His answer rings false.

Other phrases about:

Grammar and Usage of Ring false

Verb Forms

  • rang false
  • ringing false
  • rings false

The verb "ring" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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a serpent's tongue

1. Soneone tends to speak in unkind and cruel way that is likely to upset or hurt someone else.

2. The fossil tooth of a shark

Example:

1. Many people doesn't want to make friends with Sue because she has a serpent's tongue.

2. A: 'My thesis will center on a serpent's tongue.' B: 'A serpent's tongue? What does it mean?' A: 'A serpent's tongue means the fossil tooth of a shark.'

 

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