Call something into question

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To make people have doubts about how true, good, or well-developed something is.

The discrepancy in the financial report calls the integrity of the management into question.
Visual representation of "call something into question" - To make people have doubts about how true, good, or well-developed something is.

Often appears as...

  • call someone's integrity into question
  • call the result into question
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Subtly Skeptical

'Call something into question' often indicates a polite, yet skeptical attitude without directly accusing.

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His absence at key meetings called his commitment into question.
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Not Necessarily False

Questioning something doesn't mean it's false; it suggests there are doubts to be considered.

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The new findings call the traditional theories into question.
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Impacts Credibility

Using the phrase can imply that someone or something may lose credibility or trust.

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These allegations call his expertise into question.
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