| 释义 |
Idiom a home truth if you tell someone a home truth, you tell them an unpleasant fact, usually something bad about themselves.It's time someone told that boy a few home truths about his behaviour. (usually plural)
idioma home truthtrue a fact about someone that is true but that is unpleasant for them to hear:I told him a few home truths, but it was a waste of breath - he wouldn't listen.
home truthAn 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! |