Meaning of the word "nothing could be further from the truth" in English

What does "nothing could be further from the truth" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nothing could be further from the truth

US /ˈnʌθɪŋ kʊd bi ˈfɜːrðər frəm ðə truθ/
UK /ˈnʌθɪŋ kʊd bi ˈfɜːrðər frəm ðə truθ/
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Idiom

1.

used to emphasize that something is definitely not true

Example:
Some people think I'm lazy, but nothing could be further from the truth.
He claimed he was innocent, but nothing could be further from the truth.
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