to the contrary

Idioms  

1. 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 contrary

"The judge made an express finding to the contrary," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

He then posted another message, saying: “Jefferies is not promoting any shorting activity regarding any IPO. Any suggestion to the contrary is WRONG.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026

And she adds: “The court’s apparently oblivious insistence to the contrary today cannot be squared with what Callais said on its face just over one month ago.”

From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026

Americans didn’t actually land on the moon last week, despite some congratulations to the contrary, and Artemis II didn’t quite captivate the full attention of a country distracted by global strife and gas pumps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

I wouldn’t have expected anything to the contrary.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith