phrase · neutral
There is no denying that
UK/ðeə(r) ɪz nəʊ dɪˈnaɪɪŋ ðæt/US/ðer ɪz noʊ dɪˈnaɪɪŋ ðæt/There is no de·NY·ing that
Used to emphasise that something is definitely true and cannot be denied
Examples
“There is no denying that smartphones have changed how we communicate.”
“There is no denying that air pollution affects health.”
“There is no denying that the data supports a clear trend.”
Band 8 sentence
“There is no denying that rapid technological change presents both opportunities and serious social challenges that governments must manage.”
Collocations
- There is no denying that + clause
- be beyond denying
Word family
Common mistakes
There is no deny that people use more technology.→There is no denying that people use more technology.
There is no denying people use more technology.→There is no denying that people use more technology.
Say it for a higher band
5I cannot deny that→6It seems obvious that→7+There is no denying that
Synonyms
It is undeniable that
Easily confused
It is undeniable that
“It is undeniable that climate change is a serious global issue.”
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