Lingo

Truth & Deception

10 Words

5m

1.
every light is not the sun
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I learned the hard way that just because someone seems trustworthy, it doesn't mean they are.Every light is not the sun.

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2.
cats hide their claws
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The politician maintained a pleasant facade but his opponents knew that cats hide their claws, so they remained wary of his true motives and ambitions.

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3.
cheaters never win (and|,) winners never cheat
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Susan saw a colleague take credit for another's work but still get passed over for promotion, confirming that cheaters never win and winners never cheat.

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4.
cheats (shall|) never prosper
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Some businesses think that cutting corners and ignoring safety regulations will save them money, but in reality, it will only lead to accidents and lawsuits – cheats never prosper.

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5.
children and fools (both|) tell the truth
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When my young daughter innocently informed her grandmother that she had a "big belly," it was a reminder that children and fools tell the truth.

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6.
no truth, no crown
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The CEO of the company knew that no truth, no crown, and thus made sure that the company always operated with honesty and integrity.

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7.
(tell|speak) the truth and shame the devil
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The teacher encouraged their students to tell the truth and shame the devil, even if it meant admitting to cheating or plagiarism.

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8.
common fame is seldom to blame
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In my experience, common fame is seldom to blame.When something is widely praised, it's usually because it has genuine merit

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9.
honesty is the best policy
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"The mother reminded her child that honesty is the best policy, and encouraged him to tell the truth even if he was afraid of getting into trouble."

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10.
truth (often|) lies at the bottom of a well
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"The teacher reminded her students that truth lies at the bottom of a well, and encouraged them to be persistent in their efforts to seek out the truth."

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