truth

truth [ truθ ] noun ***

1. ) uncount the actual facts or information about something, rather than what people think, expect, or make up:

The truth may never be known.

truth about: We finally learned the shocking truth about Gina's past.

tell (someone) the truth: Tell me the truth: did you take the money?

the truth is (that): The truth is that they haven't solved the problem.

the truth of the matter is (that): The truth of the matter is that the company is bankrupt.

2. ) uncount the quality or condition of being true:

truth of: Most people are doubtful about the truth of his accusations.

there is some truth in/to something (=it is at least partly true): There is, I suppose, some truth to his story.

there is a grain/kernel/element of truth in/to something: There is a grain of truth in what he says.

3. ) count an idea that is accepted by most people as being true:

literature that explores the truths of life and love

a universal/eternal truth (=something that is true in all situations): Is it a universal truth that exercise is good for you?

if truth be known/told

used when saying what something is really like, or what you really think about a situation:

If truth be told, I've never really liked David's wife.

in truth FORMAL

used when saying what something is really like, or what you really think about a situation:

In truth, it could have been much worse for them.

nothing could be farther from the truth

used for emphasizing that something is not true at all:

I don't hate you! Nothing could be farther from the truth!

to tell (you) the truth

used for admitting something, or for saying what you really think about something:

To tell you the truth, I don't care.

(the) truth will out OLD-FASHIONED

used for saying that people will find out the truth about something, even if you try to keep it a secret

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