the truth

noun

: the real facts about something : the things that are true

Are you telling (me) the truth?

At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.

Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

Examples of the truth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web HOAs need their managers to tell them the truth, even truths the board would prefer not to hear. —

Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024 The beach read follows a young woman named Olivia Jones, who is learning the truth about her family. —

Keyaira Boone, Essence, 1 June 2024 But the truth is, Judge Juan Merchan probably doesn’t know himself for certain, and will spend many serious hours considering between now and then. —

Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 None of them, not a one, tells the whole truth and nothing but the truth. —

Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for the truth

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