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home truth

/ˈhəʊm truːθ/

Traducción: Una verdad desagradable o incómoda sobre alguien que se le dice, a menudo para su propio bien; una observación franca pero honesta sobre el comportamiento o la situación de una persona.

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/ˈhəʊm truːθ/C1formal
  • esUna verdad desagradable o incómoda sobre alguien que se le dice, a menudo para su propio bien; una observación franca pero honesta sobre el comportamiento o la situación de una persona.

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.

    esverdad incómoda

    • 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.