Might mean (unverified): Expose falsehood in a statement.
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verb:  (idiomatic, intransitive or transitive) To respond to an insult, accusation, or falsehood by saying the offender is lying, particularly in the context of provoking a challenge to a duel.
verb:  Used in give the lie to.

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