ring false

phrase

: to sound false

Her explanation rang false.

Examples of ring false in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

No brusque acceleration but assertions of near-zero inflation clearly ring false. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025

At the same time, any attempt at ending on a moment of grace and forgiveness would ring false, particularly in the context of our current moment. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025

However, Robinson's retirement announcement continues to ring false, as the comedian is scheduled to appear at the Omaha Funny Bone club later this week, followed by a gig at the Los Angeles Comedy Store. — Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 July 2025

Carriera understands that to make a small and quiet human drama land like an aneurysm nothing can ring false. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024

At Thursday’s city council meeting, Lucas said apologizing to Butker would ring false when the city has yet to apologize for more harmful actions. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024