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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Is there an idiom
Is there an idiom that goes like this: Children speak the truth/ What comes out of the mouth of children is the truth.
1 The truth always comes out of childrens' mouths. If she said it, it is true.
2 Children speak the truth.
Thank you
1 The truth always comes out of childrens' mouths. If she said it, it is true.
2 Children speak the truth.
Thank you
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You may be thinking of this one:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/out-of-the-mouths-of-babes-and-sucklings
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/out-of-the-mouths-of-babes-and-sucklings
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Out of the mouths of babes (oft come pearls).
It does not refer to truth; it is used when children say something perceptive intelligent or wise.
It does not refer to truth; it is used when children say something perceptive intelligent or wise.
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There is, however, in vino veritas, which means that people often speak the truth when drunk.
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There is an idiom "children and fools tell the truth." But I don't believe that is the sentiment you are looking for.
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I have never heard that one before.
And frankly, little children lie all the time. What they don't do is tell white lies. They don't get the idea of "Lie to make someone feel better" but they definitely get "Say what you wish were true instead of what is true if you did something naughty."
So if you mean "Will a child say that my dress"t looks nice if he doesn't?" the answer is
And frankly, little children lie all the time. What they don't do is tell white lies. They don't get the idea of "Lie to make someone feel better" but they definitely get "Say what you wish were true instead of what is true if you did something naughty."
So if you mean "Will a child say that my dress"t looks nice if he doesn't?" the answer is
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