a home truth

home truth

An uncomfortable or unpleasant fact, especially one that is hard to hear or acknowledge. Often used in the plural. After growing tired of Paul's constant complaining, Jana decided to tell him a few home truths about his bad attitude.

a ˌhome ˈtruth

an honest criticism of a person said directly to them: It’s time someone told you a few home truths, my boy!

词组	a home truth
释义	a home truth home truth An uncomfortable or unpleasant fact, especially one that is hard to hear or acknowledge. Often used in the plural. After growing tired of Paul's constant complaining, Jana decided to tell him a few home truths about his bad attitude. See also: home, truth Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a ˌhome ˈtruth an honest criticism of a person said directly to them: It’s time someone told you a few home truths, my boy! See also: home, truth Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: home truth side effect iron in the fire peeper peepers pork chop prelim prelims
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