ring of truth, the

It sounds genuine. This term alludes to the practice of judging a genuine coin by its “ring” or sound, which dates from the days when coins had intrinsic value because they were made of precious metals. Frederick W. Robinson used it in a sermon in 1850: “Truth, so to speak, has a certain ring by which it may be known.”

词组	ring of truth, the
释义	ring of truth, the ring of truth, the It sounds genuine. This term alludes to the practice of judging a genuine coin by its “ring” or sound, which dates from the days when coins had intrinsic value because they were made of precious metals. Frederick W. Robinson used it in a sermon in 1850: “Truth, so to speak, has a certain ring by which it may be known.” See also: of, ring The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: ring hollow salt of the earth salt of the earth, the the salt of the earth take something on trust the real McCoy real McCoy real McCoy, the with (one's) hand on (one's) heart with your hand on your heart
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