Wahrheit, Geheimhaltung und Täuschung - Wahrhaftigkeit

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

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

Ex: The friend who had always seemed trustworthy showed his true colors when he betrayed the secret entrusted to him .

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

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

Ex: The CEO laid his cards on the table during the meeting , revealing the company 's financial challenges and outlining a plan for recovery .

on the level [Phrase]

truthfully and without any deception

Ex: The contractor provided detailed documentation to prove that the construction project was on the level and met all the required standards .

to [cross] {one's} heart [Phrase]

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

Ex: He crossed his heart and swore to always be there for his best friend , no matter the circumstances .

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

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

Ex: The employee decided to make a clean breast of the embezzlement scheme , confessing their actions and cooperating fully with the investigation .

to [come] clean [Phrase]

to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

Ex: The employee came clean to their boss about the mistake they made , accepting responsibility and offering a solution .

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

to make known an unpleasant truth about something

Ex: The whistleblower 's courageous testimony blew the lid off the illegal activities happening within the company , triggering a full-scale investigation .

the birds and (the|) bees [Phrase]

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

Ex: The school organized a workshop for parents to learn effective ways to discuss the birds and bees with their children .

on the up and up [Phrase]

in a way that involves no deception or rule violations

Ex: I can assure you that the election process was completely on the up and up , with no fraudulent activities involved .

home truth [Nomen]

unangenehme Wahrheit

Ex: The therapist helped the couple uncover and address their home truths , leading to a breakthrough in their relationship .

Der Therapeut half dem Paar, ihre unbequemen Wahrheiten aufzudecken und anzusprechen, was zu einem Durchbruch in ihrer Beziehung führte.

to [come] out in the wash [Phrase]

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

Ex: It does n't really matter which one you choose : it 'll all come out in the wash .

Wahrheit, Geheimhaltung und Täuschung
Deception	Geheimhaltung	Geheimnisse bewahren	Lügen & Übertreibung
Offensichtlichkeit	Pretense	Geheimnisse enthüllen	Tiefe & Oberfläche
Vertrauen & Ehrlichkeit	Wahrhaftigkeit	Schmeichelei & Prahlerei