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false note

idiom

Of a remark or narrative, an indication (as discerned by the listener or reader) of untruth, insincerity, or inconsistency.

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Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    blue note

    The flatted 5th scale degree in the blues scale.

  2. 02

    couldn't carry a note in a bucket

    Not musically talented, unable to sing.

  3. 03

    sour note

    A negative aspect to something mostly positive.

  4. 04

    strike a false note

    To give the impression of being insincere, incongruous or inappropriate.

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