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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Example Sentences

A separate source said: "It's like corporate gaslighting with top management saying that everything is going fine when all evidence is to the contrary. "

From BBC

She added that despite the men's claims to the contrary, their behaviour had been "intended to cause alarm and distress".

From BBC

The US, he insisted, despite recent statements by US officials to the contrary, was still the guarantor of security in Europe.

From BBC

“Any actions to the contrary will result in decisive action by Hilton.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They added: "Any claims to the contrary are entirely without foundation."

From BBC