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Definition

To seem to be incorrect, or implausible.

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In Context

  • "His excuse about his car breaking down again rings false to me."
  • "Moments of potential transcendence, such as an afternoon constitutional through an expressionistic wonderland recalling the Fuji Velvia vividness of What Dreams May Come, ring false in light of this project's mercenary origins."
  • "But to some viewers, it rang false. They had seen this pattern before: show writes meme-able scene; scene becomes meme; instant marketing; profit."
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Opposite In Meaning

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Related Idioms

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ring hollow

To seem to be false or implausible; to be unconvincing.

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ring a bell

To seem at least vaguely familiar.

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ring off the hook

Of a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.

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ring up

To telephone; to call someone on the telephone.

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ring hollow

To seem to be false or implausible; to be unconvincing.

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ring true

To seem to be correct, or plausible
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