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home truth

/ˈhəʊm truːθ/

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/ˈhəʊm truːθ/C1formal
  • ruНеприятный или неудобный факт о ком-либо, который сообщается ему, часто для его же блага; откровенное, но честное замечание о поведении или ситуации человека.

An unpleasant or uncomfortable fact about someone that is revealed to them, often for their own good; a blunt but honest statement about a person's behavior or situation.

  1. Uncomfortable truthB2informal

    An unpleasant fact about oneself that is revealed by someone else, often causing discomfort but intended to be helpful.

    ruНеприятная правда

    • She told him a few home truths about his selfish behavior.
    • It's time you heard some home truths about your work ethic.
    • He didn't like hearing home truths about his drinking habits.