to the contrary
Opposite to what has just been said. Our business is not receding; to the contrary, we are experiencing a very robust level of growth. A: "Don't you hate Brussels sprouts?" B: "To the contrary, I think they can be very tasty—if they're cooked the right way."
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to the contrary
and on the contraryas the opposite of what has been stated; contrary to what has been stated. The brown horse didn't beat the black horse. To the contrary, the black one won. Among spiders, the male is not the larger one. On the contrary, the female is larger.
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to the contrary
To the opposite effect, in denial, as in
No matter what they say to the contrary, I am positive that he was present. This idiom was first recorded in 1512. Also see
on the contrary.
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to the ˈcontrary
showing or proving the opposite: Unless you hear from me to the contrary, expect me on Friday at about 6 o’clock. ♢ She was convinced that John was not capable of murder, in spite of all the evidence to the contrary.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
to the contrary
To the opposite effect from what has been stated or what is expected: Despite what you say to the contrary, this contract is fair.
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