ring false

Examples (10)

• His apology seemed sincere, but it rang false to everyone.
• The politician's promises ring false after his previous lies.
• Her explanation about being late rang false to her boss.
• The witness's testimony rings false under cross-examination.
• Something about his story rings false to me.
• The company's environmental claims ring false given their track record.
• His protestations of innocence rang false to the jury.
• The celebrity's charity work rings false as a publicity stunt.
• Her sudden enthusiasm for the project rang false.
• The salesman's pitch rings false with unrealistic promises.