Nothing could be further from the truth

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This expression means that a statement or belief is completely false or incorrect.

"She never liked him," he said. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Visual representation of "nothing could be further from the truth" - This expression means that a statement or belief is completely false or incorrect.

Often appears as...

  • but nothing could be further from the truth
  • in fact

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Contrast Emphasis

Used to emphasize how strongly the speaker disagrees with the previous statement or belief.

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Some say he's not a hard worker, but nothing could be further from the truth.
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Correcting Misconceptions

Use it to correct someone's false ideas or assumptions in a strong manner.

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People assume I'm not qualified, yet nothing could be further from the truth.
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Strong Denial

It is a way to strongly deny something and assert that the opposite is true.

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He's accused of being lazy, but nothing could be further from the truth.
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