Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
call someone's bluff
idiomatic expression
/kɔːl ˈsʌmwʌnz blʌf/
Definition
To challenge someone to prove something, particularly when you suspect they are not being entirely truthful or are exaggerating.
Examples
- When he claimed he could finish the project in a day, I decided to call his bluff and asked him to start immediately.
- She thought he would back down, but instead, she called his bluff and stood her ground.
Meaning
The phrase means to confront someone about their claims or intentions, usually in a situation where one party is trying to deceive another.
Synonyms
- Challenge
- Test
- Confront
- Push
