Truth & Revelation: English Vocabulary List

used to suggests that a person's true character or nature will eventually be exposed, despite any attempts to conceal it

"His blood will out."

"Despite his attempts to appear innocent, his past actions eventually came to light, proving that blood will out."

used to imply that a person's natural abilities, talents, or character traits are inherited from their family or ancestry, and will become apparent in their behavior, actions, or achievements

"His blood will tell."

"Even though he grew up in a different environment, his natural artistic talent was undeniable, showing that blood will tell."

used to imply that when people are drunk, they are more likely to reveal their true personalities, emotions, and thoughts that they might otherwise keep hidden when sober

"Drunkenness reveals secrets."

"After a few drinks, the real tensions in the team came to the surface — drunkenness reveals what soberness conceals."

used to suggest that a person's eyes can reveal their true emotions, feelings, or character, as they are a reflection of their innermost thoughts and emotions

"Eyes show the soul."

"When she looked into his eyes, she sensed his deep sadness — eyes are the windows of the soul."

used to imply that the truth is self-evident and can be easily understood by examining the available evidence

"The facts speak."

"No explanation was necessary after the report was published — the facts speak for themselves."

used to suggest that the outcome of a situation can be different or less desirable than what one expected or hoped for

"Reality is disappointing."

"The product looked impressive in the demo but underperformed in testing — reality is often disappointing."

used to imply that people are more likely to speak their true thoughts and feelings when they are under the influence of alcohol

"Truth in wine."

"The informal dinner revealed more about the company's real intentions than any formal meeting — there is truth in wine."

used to emphasize that the truth will eventually be revealed or discovered, no matter how hard someone tries to conceal it or keep it a secret

"The real story will come out eventually — the truth will out."

"No matter how carefully they tried to hide the evidence, the truth will out."

used to emphasize the idea that truth is objective and unchanging, and it cannot be altered or denied, even if people try to distort or manipulate it

"Data does not bend to opinion — facts are stubborn things."

"No matter how much the team tried to explain away the figures, facts are stubborn things."

used to imply that sometimes the things that are closest to us or most obvious are the things that we overlook or take for granted

"The biggest problems are often closest to home — the darkest place is under the candlestick."

"The fraud was committed by the most trusted person in the firm — the darkest place is under the candlestick."