Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beggar-belief
idiom
/ˈbɛɡər bɪˈliːf/
Definition
Something that is difficult to accept or believe; unbelievable.
Examples
- His story was so outrageous, it was a beggar-belief.
- The level of corruption in the report is beggar-belief.
Meaning
The term refers to situations or events that seem so extraordinary that they challenge our basic understanding or expectations.
Synonyms
- Incredible
- Unbelievable
- Hard to fathom
- Beyond belief
