home truth

Example Sentences

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There is nothing more contemptible than a home truth that isn’t true.

From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2019

Left out, especially, is the home truth that the Catholic Church has changed already.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2018

This is a Houellebecq home truth, but a stale, ungenerous one—one that does not extend the same consideration that many women have undoubtedly extended his work.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2015

The point, the subtle message of the evening, was underlining a grandmotherly home truth: You get what you pay for.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2012

"Thank you," laughed Alice, who was a little ashamed of her home truth; "but my idea of comfort isn't like yours, Hugh."

From Left to Ourselves or, John Headley's Promise. by Shaw, Catharine