there's many a true word spoken in jest
there's many a true word spoken in jest
The things that one jokes about may in fact be true or become true. I know she said she was joking about being depressed, but I'm concerned—there's many a true word spoken in jest.
See also: jest, many, spoken, true, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a woman is as old as she admits
- admit
- be (like) a bird in a gilded cage
- appear to
- a change of heart
- a mystery to (one)
- be (on) the wrong side of (an age)
- be on the right/wrong side of 40, 50, etc.
- a shoulder to cry on
- a turn of phrase