Pravda, Tajemství a Podvod - Pravdivost

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů o pravdivosti, jako 'udělat úplné doznání' a 'vyjít z praní'.

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to [show|reveal] {one's} true colors [fráze]

to behave in a way that reveals who a person truly is as opposed to whom they seem to be

Ex: The deceptive salesperson revealed their true colors when they resorted to dishonest tactics to close the deal .

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table [fráze]

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: It was time to lay his cards on the table and confess his true feelings to the person he had secretly admired for years .

on the level [fráze]

truthfully and without any deception

Ex: After investigating the allegations , the journalist concluded that the sources were credible and the story was on the level .

to [cross] {one's} heart [fráze]

to swear that one is telling the truth about something or is going to do something as promised

Ex: The politician crossed his heart during the campaign , pledging to uphold integrity and transparency if elected .

to [make] a clean breast of {sth} [fráze]

to make a confession about what one has done wrong or lied about, especially to gain relief

Ex: The politician made a clean breast of the financial improprieties , acknowledging the misconduct and promising to rectify the situation .

to [come] clean [fráze]

to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

Ex: The politician decided to come clean to the public about the campaign funds misuse , acknowledging the wrongdoing and apologizing for the actions .

to [take|blow] the lid off {sth} [fráze]

to make known an unpleasant truth about something

Ex: The documentary film aimed to blow the lid off the environmental pollution caused by a major corporation , raising awareness and demanding action .

the birds and (the|) bees [fráze]

a conversation with children about disturbing topics like where babies come from or what is the goal of marriage are being discussed

Ex: The book provided a straightforward explanation of the birds and the bees , simplifying the concept for young readers .

on the up and up [fráze]

in a way that involves no deception or rule violations

Ex: As a journalist , it is essential to report the news on the up and up , without any bias or distortion of facts .

home truth [Podstatné jméno]

hořká pravda

Ex: The boss 's feedback session was tough but necessary , as he shared some home truths about our team 's performance .

Šéfova zpětná vazba byla tvrdá, ale nutná, protože sdílel některé hořké pravdy o výkonu našeho týmu.

to [come] out in the wash [fráze]

(of a hidden fact) to be eventually revealed or discovered

Ex: We 've certainly had some problems but I think , in the end , it will all come out in the wash .

Pravda, Tajemství a Podvod
Deception	Tajemství	Uchovávání tajemství	Lhaní & Přehánění
Zřejmost	Pretense	Odhalování tajemství	Hloubka a Povrch
Důvěra & Čestnost	Pravdivost	Lichotky & Chlubení