not the case

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Adjective

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not the case (not comparable)

  1. Used to show that an anterior explanation does not apply or does not adequately describe the situation.
    Many people think teens who play violent video games are at an increased risk of becoming a violent criminal, especially a murderer, but scientific studies debunk this and indicate that this is not the case.