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单词 the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
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the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Used to emphasize the absolute veracity of a statement.He was to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in all statements to the police and in court, and was subject to prosecution for perjury and public mischief if he failed to do so....
  • It means that a person, called to court to give evidence, stands up in public, takes a bible in his or her hand, and states aloud, ‘I swear by almighty God to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.’
  • As John stated, ‘We knew that this guy was not telling us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.’
Part of a statement sworn by witnesses in court
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