beggar belief
To defy attempts at description; to be difficult or impossible to describe or explain. The spectacular vista at the Grand Canyon beggars belief. My boss's incompetence is astounding. It truly beggars all belief. My mother loves decorating for Christmas, so during the holidays, her house is fit for Santa himself. It truly beggars belief.
beyond belief
Inconceivable; outside of the realm of imagination, expectation, or anticipation. I find it simply beyond belief the greed of all these big corporations. That film was amazing, it was actually beyond belief! His prowess on the balance beam is beyond belief. I think really think you'll see him competing in the next Olympics!
cling to (one's) beliefs
To remain devoted to or entrenched in one's convictions, principles, or opinions, especially in a desperate or obtuse manner. In this ever-changing world, you can't just stubbornly cling to your old beliefs. You have to be flexible and able to adapt, or you're going to get left behind by the younger generations. If that corporate bigwig is still clinging to his beliefs that he is immune from prosecution, he's in for a rude awakening! When have you ever known Uncle Ned to change? That man will cling to his beliefs until the end of time.
cling to the/(one's) belief that (something is the case)
To remain devoted to or entrenched in one's conviction or opinion that something is true, especially in a desperate or obtuse manner. A shocking amount of people still cling to the belief that the Earth is flat. That corporate bigwig is still clinging to his belief that he is immune from prosecution. I know this has been an exhausting, arduous process, but we must cling to the belief that things will work out in our favor!
contrary to popular belief
Opposite to what is popularly or generally expected or believed. Usually used to introduce such a statement. Contrary to popular belief, higher taxes end up benefiting people more than lower ones. Contrary to popular belief, it's OK to cry. It's better to get that emotional energy out than let it get stuck in your body. Contrary to popular belief, Frankenstein is actually the inventor, not the monster, in Mary Shelley's book.
restore (one's) belief in (someone or something)
To cause one to trust or have faith in someone or something again. I must say, Richard, this whole situation has made us very wary. It will take some diligent work on your part to restore our belief in you. The success of their recent product has restored investors' belief in the company.
to the best of (one's) belief
As far as one is aware; according to one's genuine knowledge or opinion. The shopkeeper assured investigators that, to the best of his belief, he had not seen the suspect pass through that morning. To the best of my belief, we should be done with the seminar around lunchtime.
to the best of (one's) knowledge
As far as one is aware; according to one's genuine knowledge or opinion. The shopkeeper assured investigators that, to the best of his knowledge, he had not seen the suspect pass through that morning. To the best of my knowledge, we should be done with the seminar around lunchtime.
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