to call one's bluff

Определение и значение слова « call one's bluff» на английском языке

to call one's bluff
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оспаривать чье-либо заявление или угрозу, потому что в это не верят

to challenge a person to carry out their seemingly fake threats or claims in order to expose them
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The negotiator called the opposing party's bluff by refusing to back down and challenging them to carry out their threat.
She claimed she could beat anyone in a race, so I called her bluff and challenged her to a sprint.
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