claim without proof
[/kleɪm wɪðˈaʊt pruːf/]
noun/verb phrase
afirmação sem comprovação
1. A statement or assertion made without supporting evidence, documentation, or factual basis
His claim without proof that he won the lottery was dismissed by everyone.
Sua afirmação sem comprovação de que ganhou na loteria foi rejeitada por todos.
2. An unsubstantiated allegation or accusation
The politician's claim without proof damaged his credibility during the debate.
A alegação sem comprovação do político prejudicou sua credibilidade durante o debate.
In Brazilian legal and business contexts, claims without proof are highly scrutinized. The phrase reflects the importance placed on documentation and evidence in formal proceedings. In casual American English, this concept is often expressed through slang like 'receipts,' meaning proof or evidence needed to back up a claim.
NYC Slang
talk out of your ass / talking smack without receipts
Related Idioms & Phrases
all talk and no action
barking up the wrong tree
making a mountain out of a molehill
without a leg to stand on
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