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Definitions from the WebTerm: To Tell the TruthPart of Speech: Verb phrase Senses:
Usages: 1. To express complete honesty or sincerity: Sample Sentence 1: When asked about his involvement in the scandal, John finally admitted to telling the truth. Sample Sentence 2: Sarah always tells the truth, even if it means she might get in trouble. Related products on Amazon: Books about honesty 2. To reveal or disclose something that was previously unknown or hidden: Sample Sentence 1: The detective's relentless pursuit led him to uncover the thief's identity and tell the truth to the victims. Sample Sentence 2: I can't hold this secret any longer, I need to gather everyone and tell the truth. Related products on Amazon: Memoirs of confessions 3. To narrate or convey information honestly and accurately: Sample Sentence 1: The news anchor is known for her integrity and always strives to tell the truth in her reporting. Sample Sentence 2: As a witness on the stand, it is your duty to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Related products on Amazon: Books about journalism 4. In popular culture, a phrase used as the title of a famous television game show: Sample Sentence 1: "To Tell the Truth" is a classic game show where a panel of celebrities tries to identify the real person among the impostors. Sample Sentence 2: My grandma used to watch "To Tell the Truth" every week and enjoyed trying to guess who was telling the truth. Related products on Amazon: To Tell the Truth board game | ||||
to take flight to take for granted to take one for a ride to take or let in to take or seize to take something in your stride to taste to tell to tell the truth to thank to that to that degree to that effect to that end to that extent to the to the contrary
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