nothing could be further from the truth
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Used to say that a statement is absolutely incorrect.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He claimed he was innocent, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nothing could be further from the truth” mean?
Used to say that a statement is absolutely incorrect.
Is “nothing could be further from the truth” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.