Poner en tela de juicio
Example: No debemos poner en tela de juicio su honestidad sin pruebas.
Definition
"Poner en tela de juicio" means to question or doubt the truth, validity, or integrity of something or someone. It involves expressing skepticism or uncertainty about a claim, statement, or characteristic, often requiring further evidence or proof before acceptance.
Etymology
The phrase "poner en tela de juicio" literally translates to 'put on the cloth of judgment.' It originates from medieval times when judges used a cloth-covered table to hold trials, symbolizing the act of scrutinizing or examining something carefully. Did you know that this expression vividly connects the act of doubting with the historical setting of judicial inquiry?
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"Poner en tela de juicio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to call into question