(the) truth will out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(the) truth will out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Helen Nguyen calendar 2020-12-20 12:12

Meaning of (the) truth will out

(the) truth will out British old-fashioned

Used to say you believe that the truth will always be discovered sooner or later

You shouldn't lie because the truth will out in the end.

Everybody knew Tony stole company documents because the truth will out in the end.

He is trying to hide the fact that he has an affair but the truth will out sooner or later.

Other phrases about:

time marches on

Time keeps passing.

(there are) no two ways about it
Definitely true; no other choices or alternatives
to set someone straight

To tell someone the truth about something that they had not understood or received false information

every picture tells a story
The truth always is clear as someone or something looks.

Origin of (the) truth will out

This phrase derives from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, 1596 (Picture source:biography.com)
This phrase derives from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, 1596 (Picture source:biography.com)

 This phrase comes from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, 1596:

LAUNCELOT: Nay, indeed, if you had your eyes, you might fail of the knowing me: it is a wise father that knows his own child. Well, old man, I will tell you news of
your son: give me your blessing: truth will come to light; murder cannot be hid long; a man's son may, but at the length truth will out.

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .
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