“Myth” is a word I’d end that sentence with.
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Lafari@lemmy.world 11 months ago
For example someone says “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” and you might say “that’s a questionable phrase.” or “I doubt the validity of that platitude”.
Deestan@lemmy.world 11 months ago
agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
Misconception?
Tinfoiledhat@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Colbert’s “truthiness” comes to mind
littlebluespark@lemmy.world 11 months ago
“Canard” is the term, as another commented. 🤙🏼
scarabic@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Myth
Garbanzo@lemmy.world 11 months ago
If you’re not trying to be polite, “That’s bullshit” works perfectly.