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home truth

/ˈhəʊm truːθ/

翻译: 关于某人不愉快或令人难堪的事实,通常是为了对方好而告知;对某人行为或处境的坦率而诚实的批评。

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/ˈhəʊm truːθ/C1formal
  • zh关于某人不愉快或令人难堪的事实,通常是为了对方好而告知;对某人行为或处境的坦率而诚实的批评。

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.

    zh逆耳忠言

    • 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.