implausible reply
[/ɪmˈplɔːzəbəl rɪˈplaɪ/]
noun phrasepl: implausible replies
resposta implausível
1. A response or answer that is not believable, credible, or convincing; a reply that lacks reasonableness or seems unlikely to be true
His implausible reply about missing the meeting was that he had been abducted by aliens.
Sua resposta implausível sobre ter perdido a reunião foi que tinha sido abduzido por alienígenas.
2. An answer that contradicts facts, logic, or common sense
The witness gave an implausible reply that contradicted her earlier testimony.
A testemunha deu uma resposta implausível que contradisse seu testemunho anterior.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, an implausible reply is often met with skepticism and may damage credibility in legal, academic, or professional settings. In Brazilian culture, where relationship-building is important, giving an implausible reply can be seen as particularly disrespectful as it suggests the other party is not intelligent enough to believe the lie.
NYC Slang
That's a bunch of BS / That don't add up
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