Lingo

Truth & Revelation

10 Words

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1.
blood will out
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used to suggests that a person's true character or nature will eventually be exposed, despite any attempts to conceal it

Despite his efforts to conceal his true nature, his arrogance and selfishness eventually became evident to everyone.Blood will out, after all.

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blood will tell
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used to imply that a person's natural abilities, talents, or character traits are inherited from their family or ancestry, and will become apparent in their behavior, actions, or achievements

The young musician's exceptional talent and ear for music were a clear indication that 'blood will tell' in his family of musicians and composers.

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drunkenness reveals what soberness conceals
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used to imply that when people are drunk, they are more likely to reveal their true personalities, emotions, and thoughts that they might otherwise keep hidden when sober

The normally reserved and polite man became aggressive and confrontational when he was drunk, revealing a darker side of his personality.Drunkenness reveals what soberness conceals, some might say.

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eyes are the windows of the soul
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used to suggest that a person's eyes can reveal their true emotions, feelings, or character, as they are a reflection of their innermost thoughts and emotions

When she looked into his eyes, she could see the pain and sadness that he was trying so hard to hide.They say that the eyes are the windows of the soul, and in his case, it was true.

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the facts speak for themselves
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used to imply that the truth is self-evident and can be easily understood by examining the available evidence

I don't think I need to explain why this policy is necessary, the facts speak for themselves.

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reality is (often|) disappointing
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used to suggest that the outcome of a situation can be different or less desirable than what one expected or hoped for

After all the hype and excitement, the movie didn't live up to my expectations.It's true that reality is disappointing.

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there is truth in wine
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used to imply that people are more likely to speak their true thoughts and feelings when they are under the influence of alcohol

After a few glasses of wine, he finally confessed to his friend that he had been in love with her for years, revealing a truth that he had been hiding for a long time.There is truth in wine, after all.

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the truth will out
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used to emphasize that the truth will eventually be revealed or discovered, no matter how hard someone tries to conceal it or keep it a secret

The company tried to keep its unethical practices a secret, but the truth will out, and eventually, it faced public scrutiny and backlash.

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facts are stubborn things
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used to emphasize the idea that truth is objective and unchanging, and it cannot be altered or denied, even if people try to distort or manipulate it

The detective knew that facts are stubborn things and that the evidence would lead to the truth, so he meticulously gathered and analyzed all the clues in the case.

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the darkest place is under the candlestick
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used to imply that sometimes the things that are closest to us or most obvious are the things that we overlook or take for granted

He searched for the perfect job all over the country, not realizing that the darkest place is under the candlestick and that he had a great opportunity right in his own town.

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