truth

Idioms (26)

• the whole story Neutral · CEFR B1
  all the facts about a situation, including ones not yet known
• to all intents and purposes Formal · CEFR C1
  in every way that matters in practice; effectively
• take someone's word for it Neutral · CEFR B1
  to believe what someone says without asking for evidence
• in no uncertain terms Formal · CEFR B2
  in a completely clear and direct way that leaves no room for doubt
• sour grapes Neutral · CEFR C1
  disparaging something desirable after failing to obtain it
• put two and two together Neutral · CEFR B1
  to infer a conclusion by connecting the available clues
• moment of truth Neutral · CEFR B2
  the decisive point when reality or the final outcome becomes clear
• sleight of hand Neutral · CEFR C1
  clever and subtle trickery used to mislead people
• warts and all Neutral · CEFR B2
  Shown or accepted honestly and completely, including every flaw and imperfection.
• keep up appearances Neutral · CEFR B2
  To preserve an outward impression that everything is normal or successful despite underlying trouble.
• under a cloud Neutral · CEFR B2
  subject to suspicion or disgrace that damages one's reputation
• crocodile tears Neutral · CEFR C1
  an outward show of sadness that is false or insincere
• muddy the waters Neutral · CEFR B2
  to introduce confusion that obscures facts or makes a situation harder to judge
• no two ways about it Neutral · CEFR B2
  the situation is certain, with no reasonable alternative or different interpretation
• live a lie Neutral · CEFR B2
  to hide your true identity, beliefs, or feelings by living dishonestly
• look the other way Neutral · CEFR B2
  to pretend not to notice misconduct or another troubling situation
• name names Neutral · CEFR B1
  to identify specific people, especially those linked to wrongdoing or secrecy
• blow someone's cover Neutral · CEFR B2
  to expose what someone has kept secret, such as their identity or scheme
• break cover Neutral · CEFR B2
  to stop concealing one's true position or intentions and make them known
• economical with the truth Formal · CEFR C1
  deliberately omitting important facts in order to give a misleading impression
• pull a fast one Informal · CEFR B2
  to deceive someone with a quick, sneaky, or unexpected trick
• no smoke without fire Neutral · CEFR B2
  rumors or accusations usually contain at least some truth
• cry wolf Neutral · CEFR B1
  to give false warnings so often that a real warning may later be ignored
• kiss and tell Neutral · CEFR B2
  to reveal private or intimate information that was shared in confidence
• tell it like it is Neutral · CEFR B1
  to describe a situation frankly, without softening or hiding the truth
• put words in someone's mouth Neutral · CEFR B2
  to claim falsely that someone expressed an opinion or made a statement