Children and Fools Tell the Truth In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Children and Fools Tell the Truth", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Lym Nguyen

2023-06-02 03:06

Meaning of Children and Fools Tell the Truth

Synonyms:

tell a white lie

Children and Fools Tell the Truth British proverb

In some situations, the lie is better than the truth and it is beneficial for people because it can help them avoid troubles.

Ken: Yesterday I lost the watch that my girlfriend presented to me. Should I tell her this thing? Lily: Certainly Not! Your girlfriend will be angry with you. Children and fools tell the truth.

Lisa: My mom asked me whether I liked the new dress that she bought me. Rose: Just tell her what you think. Lisa: Children and fools tell the truth. I don't wanna make her unhappy.

Mark: I said to Lily that she looked fatter after the summer holiday and then I don't know why she doesn't talk to me anymore. Alan: Girls extremely hate being said like this. Children and fools tell the truth.

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To punish someone or something harshly

time marches on

Time keeps passing.

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Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

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Used as a countdown to begin something

to ask for trouble

to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

Origin of Children and Fools Tell the Truth

The idiom is believed to originate from a 14th-century French proverb. The original meaning of French proverb is to know the truth about everything, let ask drunkards, children, fools, and women because they never lie. The proverb was changed a little and first used in English in the 16th century, in a book written by John Sherren Brewer.

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