where there's smoke, there's fire

proverb When there is some indication of a problem or wrongdoing, such a thing probably occurred or exists. The investigation wouldn't be taking this long if there weren't any real leads. Where there's smoke, there's fire.

where there's smoke there's fire

Every rumor has some foundation; when things appear suspicious, something is wrong. The metaphor for this idea already appeared in John Heywood’s Proverbs (1546): “There is no fyre without smoke,” and indeed it is a proverb in Italian, French, German, and Spanish.

See also: fire, smoke

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

teach a man to fish
it takes a village
village
a trouble shared is a trouble halved
best-laid plans go astray, the
the best-laid plans
the best-laid plans go astray
the best-laid plans of mice and men
for want of a nail
For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse ...

References in periodicals archive

* Where there's smoke, there's fire! And where there's fire, there's Steven Raichlen.

Our Store

Where there's smoke, there's fire? Hardly, Bold Team appears to have done everything by the book, but all states with legalized forms of cannabis face the same Catch-22: Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal Schedule 1 narcotic, and interstate transportation of products is strictly verboten.

Seeds of Doubt

We're like lucky charms for each other." Social media was recently catching up with the rumours of Samaa TV taking Sanam Baloch's morning show off air, where there's smoke, there's fire. Isn't it?

Back with a bang

In most instances, however, indications have it that, when 10 or more women or men dare to step out of the shadows to complain and protest, where there's smoke, there's fire.

Decapitating the hydra-headed beast of sexual exploitation in show biz

Related: Where there's smoke, there's fire: Red flags

Up in flames: Failing businesses think fraud is the answer

For a moment if we accept the fact that any television channel or other media outlet is "spreading lies" against these elements, is it the only way to counter the situation or the "propaganda?" Where there's smoke, there's fire. These militants cannot claim that they are innocents and the entire world including Muslims are against them without any reason.

No smoke without fire

Summary: Where there's smoke, there's fire. But what can a hack do when there's no smoke?

IPOs--It's a story about nothing

As the saying goes, where there's smoke, there's fire and ...

Sparking girls' interest

Where there's smoke, there's fire, but in the olden days, one had to have a renewable fuel source, such as wood, to keep the stove going.

One-pot wonders

Even if "the truth wins out," a lot of damage will be done; and it's likely that even after the real facts are established, some readers will continue to believe that "where there's smoke, there's fire."

Smears in cyberspace: blogs and media ethics

Where there's smoke, there's fire. A University of California professor is burning up over how often actors light up on the big screen.

Smoke screens

Lawyers insist that where there's smoke, there's fire.

Congloms looking rumpled as shareholders press suits

"Always remember the adage: 'Don't fight battles with folks who buy ink by the barrel.' It mostly causes the lingering idea that where there's smoke, there's fire."

Business Smart MEDIA DUMB

Freeman agrees that the saying "where there's smoke, there's fire" is true, and when all the alarms go off, it's important to take note and look for the fire escape.

Sound the alarm!

A sun-lover will probably tell you, "A little burn is a small price to pay for a great tan." But where there's smoke, there's fire. And where there's sun, there are dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Sun; let the fryer beware

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释义	where there's smoke, there's fire where there's smoke, there's fire proverb When there is some indication of a problem or wrongdoing, such a thing probably occurred or exists. The investigation wouldn't be taking this long if there weren't any real leads. Where there's smoke, there's fire. See also: fire Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. where there's smoke there's fire Every rumor has some foundation; when things appear suspicious, something is wrong. The metaphor for this idea already appeared in John Heywood’s Proverbs (1546): “There is no fyre without smoke,” and indeed it is a proverb in Italian, French, German, and Spanish. See also: fire, smoke The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: teach a man to fish it takes a village village a trouble shared is a trouble halved best-laid plans go astray, the the best-laid plans the best-laid plans go astray the best-laid plans of mice and men for want of a nail For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse ... References in periodicals archive * Where there's smoke, there's fire! And where there's fire, there's Steven Raichlen. Our Store Where there's smoke, there's fire? Hardly, Bold Team appears to have done everything by the book, but all states with legalized forms of cannabis face the same Catch-22: Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal Schedule 1 narcotic, and interstate transportation of products is strictly verboten. Seeds of Doubt We're like lucky charms for each other." Social media was recently catching up with the rumours of Samaa TV taking Sanam Baloch's morning show off air, where there's smoke, there's fire. Isn't it? Back with a bang In most instances, however, indications have it that, when 10 or more women or men dare to step out of the shadows to complain and protest, where there's smoke, there's fire. Decapitating the hydra-headed beast of sexual exploitation in show biz Related: Where there's smoke, there's fire: Red flags Up in flames: Failing businesses think fraud is the answer For a moment if we accept the fact that any television channel or other media outlet is "spreading lies" against these elements, is it the only way to counter the situation or the "propaganda?" Where there's smoke, there's fire. These militants cannot claim that they are innocents and the entire world including Muslims are against them without any reason. No smoke without fire Summary: Where there's smoke, there's fire. But what can a hack do when there's no smoke? IPOs--It's a story about nothing As the saying goes, where there's smoke, there's fire and ... Sparking girls' interest Where there's smoke, there's fire, but in the olden days, one had to have a renewable fuel source, such as wood, to keep the stove going. One-pot wonders Even if "the truth wins out," a lot of damage will be done; and it's likely that even after the real facts are established, some readers will continue to believe that "where there's smoke, there's fire." Smears in cyberspace: blogs and media ethics Where there's smoke, there's fire. A University of California professor is burning up over how often actors light up on the big screen. Smoke screens Lawyers insist that where there's smoke, there's fire. Congloms looking rumpled as shareholders press suits "Always remember the adage: 'Don't fight battles with folks who buy ink by the barrel.' It mostly causes the lingering idea that where there's smoke, there's fire." Business Smart MEDIA DUMB Freeman agrees that the saying "where there's smoke, there's fire" is true, and when all the alarms go off, it's important to take note and look for the fire escape. Sound the alarm! A sun-lover will probably tell you, "A little burn is a small price to pay for a great tan." But where there's smoke, there's fire. And where there's sun, there are dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sun; let the fryer beware
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