真相、秘密和欺骗 - 真实性

深入探讨关于真实性的英语习语，如“彻底坦白”和“真相大白”。

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

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 [短语]

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 [短语]

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 [短语]

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} [短语]

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 [短语]

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} [短语]

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 [短语]

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 [短语]

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 [名词]

逆耳忠言

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

治疗师帮助这对夫妇发现并解决了他们的家庭真相，从而在他们的关系中取得了突破。

to [come] out in the wash [短语]

(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 .

真相、秘密和欺骗
Deception	保密	保守秘密	说谎与夸张
明显	Pretense	揭示秘密	深度与表面
信任 & 诚实	真实性	奉承 & 吹嘘