| 释义 |
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truthThe absolute truth about something, without omission, embellishment, or alteration. Used to swear in witnesses while giving evidence in court, and used by extension in other contexts. Place your hand on the Bible—do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Where did the money go? Tell me the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.See also: and, but, nothing, truth, wholethe truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth the full and unvarnished truth. These words are part of the statement sworn by witnesses giving evidence in court. They are often used informally to emphasize the absolute veracity of a statement.See also: and, but, nothing, truth, whole |