Phrase guide

nothing could be further from the truth

proverb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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proverb

Meaning 1

Used to say that a statement is absolutely incorrect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He claimed he was innocent, but nothing could be further from the truth.

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Antonyms: none provided

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