His excuse does not ring true to me.
ring true
idiomTo seem to be correct, or plausible
Origin
disputed originFrom the sound of a coin when tested for authenticity.
I listened to his explanation of the accident, but something about the story did not ring true.
Although the politician spoke with great confidence, his promises failed to ring true to the skeptical audience gathered in the hall.
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for real and for true
Genuinely; truly.
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give someone a ring
To place a telephone call to someone.
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hold the ring
To oversee a situation while attempting to remain uninvolved in it.
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kiss someone's ring
To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone.
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make the welkin ring
To celebrate or revel.
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ring a bell
To seem at least vaguely familiar.
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ring down the curtain
To end something.
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ring false
To seem to be incorrect, or implausible.