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truth will out

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.01 in modern English

Syllables
truth will out
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

A mystery will always be solved; truth will eventually and inevitably be discovered.

Etymology

This phrase, which translates literally as “truth will become public”, appears as early as Lydgate’s late Middle English writings on the life of St. Alban. It is also famously found in William Shakespeare’s works, particularly in The Merchant of Venice.

Phrases

speak truth to power

Frequently Paired Words

speak truth to power truthseeker

Synonyms

a lie has no legs

Questions

What does truth will out mean?
A mystery will always be solved; truth will eventually and inevitably be discovered.
Where does truth will out come from?
This phrase, which translates literally as “truth will become public”, appears as early as Lydgate’s late Middle English writings on the life of St. Alban. It is also famously found in William Shakespeare’s works, particularly in The Merchant of Venice.

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