the truth

noun

: the real facts about something : the things that are true

Are you telling (me) the truth?

At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.

Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

Examples of the truth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Few politicians of the center and left dare to tell voters the truth — that the migrant flood can only increase, given the demographics of Africa and consequences of climate change. —Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 12 June 2024

The survivors must attempt to find out the true fate of Greg and Tess — and uncover the truth about their hidden lives in the process. —Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024

In countries where mass media information is unreliable or heavily controlled, social networking sites serve to communicate the truth. —Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024

Our team wants to hear your tips, chase the leads and uncover the truth. —Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 6 June 2024