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Definition

To seem to be correct, or plausible

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Origins

From the sound of a coin when tested for authenticity.

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In Context

  • "His excuse about his daughter being ill again rings true, to me."
  • "T.R. Witomski's trashing of gay literature would have rung a bit truer if he had a little less to do with the condition of gay literature as we now know it."
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Opposite In Meaning

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Related Idioms

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set straight

To correct; to make right or true.

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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 false

To seem to be incorrect, or implausible.
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