not believe a word of it
not believe a word of it
To doubt every word or aspect of a particular claim or story. Yes, I've heard the story, and I don't believe a word of it—Cheryl is a very reputable businesswoman. My kids told me the vase broke during an earthquake at our house this afternoon. Naturally, I don't believe a word of it.
See also: believe, not, of, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a tale never loses in the telling
- tale never loses in the telling
- scare story
- cockamamie story
- sting in the tail
- a sting in the tail
- bedtime
- bedtime story
- have whiskers
- break a story